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Uroglaucin

Uˊro-glau′cin

,
Noun.
[1st
uro-
+ L.
glaucus
bright.]
(Physiol. Chem.)
A body identical with indigo blue, occasionally found in the urine in degeneration of the kidneys. It is readily formed by oxidation or decomposition of indican.

Definition 2024


uroglaucin

uroglaucin

English

Noun

uroglaucin (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A substance identical with indigo, occasionally found in the urine in degeneration of the kidneys. It is readily formed by oxidation or decomposition of indican.