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adrenochrome

(ə drē′nō krōm′)

noun

a red biochemical, CHNO, oxidized from epinephrine and having a hemostatic effect

See adrenochrome in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A naturally occurring chemical formed during the oxidation of epinephrine.

Origin:

Origin: adren(aline)

Origin: + chrome

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