chrysarobin

[ kris-uh-roh-bin ]

/ ˌkrɪs əˈroʊ bɪn /

noun Pharmacology.

a mixture of compounds obtained from Goa powder, used in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin conditions.

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Origin of chrysarobin

First recorded in 1885–90; chrys- + (ar)arob(a) + -in²

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Examples from the Web for chrysarobin

It is less rapid than chrysarobin, but it rarely inflames the surrounding integument.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman Stelwagon
If the patches are few and large, chrysarobin rubber-plaster may be used.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman Stelwagon
Pyrogallol is valuable, and is employed in the same manner and strength as chrysarobin.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman Stelwagon
The British pharmacopoeia has an ointment containing one part of chrysarobin and 24 of benzoated lard.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4|Various

Succedaneum for Chrysarobin; very active reducer or "reactive."
Merck's 1899 Manual|Merck & Co.

British Dictionary definitions for chrysarobin

chrysarobin

/ (ˌkrɪsəˈrəʊbɪn) /

noun

a tasteless odourless powder containing anthraquinone derivatives of araroba, formerly used medicinally to treat chronic skin conditions

Word Origin for chrysarobin

C20: from chryso- (referring to its golden colour) + araroba + -in

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