pyrrole

pyrrole definition - medical

pyr·role (pîrˈōlˌ)

noun
A five-membered heterocyclic ring compound that has an odor similar to chloroform and is the parent compound of hemoglobin, chlorophyll, and many other complex, biologically active substances. Also called imidole.

Related Forms:

  • pyr·roˈlic (pĭ-rōˈlĭk) adjective

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