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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