allantoin

[ uh-lan-toh-in ]

/ əˈlæn toʊ ɪn /

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noun Biochemistry, Pharmacology.

a white powder, C4H6N4O3, produced by oxidation of uric acid and the major excretory product of purine degradation in many vertebrates: used medicinally to heal skin ulcers and in lotions, lipsticks, etc., for its soothing effect.

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Origin of allantoin

1835–45; allanto(is) + -in²; so named because it is found in the fluid of the allantois

Words nearby allantoin

All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others, allanite, all'antica, allantoic, allantoid, allantoin, allantois, alla prima, allargando, all-around, al-Lat

British Dictionary definitions for allantoin

allantoin

/ (ˌælənˈtəʊɪn) /

noun

a substance derived from the secretions of snails and contained in some plants, used in skin care products and valued for its soothing properties

Word Origin for allantoin

C19: from allantois

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