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coumarin Definition

cou·ma·rin (ko̵̅o̅′mə rin′)

noun

a toxic, white crystalline substance, CHO, with the odor of vanilla, obtained from the tonka bean and certain plants or made synthetically: used in perfumes, soaps, etc.

Etymology: Fr coumarine < coumarou, tonka bean < Port < Tupí cumaru

coumarin Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • contain: In addition, some species contain coumarins, making them unsuitable for women taking anticoagulants.
  • derive: A coumarin derived from the plant ( Nielsen 1971 ) is not known to be photosensitising.

Modifies a noun

  • anticoagulant: However, very rare cases of modification of the INR values have been reported with concomitant use of Rozex and coumarin anticoagulants.
  • derivative: Dong quai contains at least six coumarin derivatives, which may account for the interaction noted above.
  • level: Coumarin levels in infusions of these teas as consumed ranged from 0.01 to 5.8 mg/kg.