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Lipochrin

Lip′o-chrin

(lĭp′ō̍-krĭn)
,
Noun.
[Gr.
λίποσ
fat +
χρόα
color.]
(Physiol. Chem.)
A yellow coloring matter, soluble in ether, contained in the small round fat drops in the retinal epithelium cells. It is best obtained from the eyes of frogs.

Definition 2024


lipochrin

lipochrin

English

Noun

lipochrin (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A yellow pigment found in the small round fat drops in the retinal epithelium cells.
    Lipochrin can be obtained from the eyes of frogs.