Adrenochrome Definition
ə-drēnō-krōm, -nə-
noun
A naturally occurring chemical formed during the oxidation of epinephrine.
American Heritage
A red biochemical, C9H9NO3, oxidized from epinephrine and having a hemostatic effect.
Webster's New World
A substance formed by the oxidation of epinephrine.
American Heritage Medicine
(biochemistry) An oxidation product of adrenaline or epinephrine; its semicarbazone is used as a drug to reduce bleeding.
Wiktionary
Origin of Adrenochrome
adren(aline) chrome
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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