santonin

American  

[san-tuh-nin] / ˈsæn tə nɪn /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a crystalline compound, C 1 5 H 1 8 O 3 , the active principle of santonica.

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santonin British  

/ ˈsæntənɪn /

noun

1. a white crystalline soluble substance extracted from the dried flower heads of santonica and used in medicine as an anthelmintic. Formula: C 15 H 18 O 3

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Etymology

Origin of santonin

First recorded in 1830–40; santon(ica) + -in ²

Example Sentences

In four or five hours after he has swallowed the santonin, let him have a dose of either olive oil or decoction of aloes.

From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert

These effects are probably due to a central excitation of a similar nature to that produced by santonin.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)

Both the areca nut and santonin may be given with the feed.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

There were some interesting sensory manifestations, pains in the arms and legs after the injection, but these were removed by santonin or methylene blue.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

But areca-nut does better for tape-worm, so we cannot do better than trust to pure santonin.

From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert