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salicin
[ sal-uh-sin ]
noun
, Pharmacology.
- a colorless, crystalline, water-soluble glucoside, C 1 3 H 1 8 O 7 , obtained from the bark of the American aspen: used in medicine chiefly as an antipyretic and analgesic.
salicin
/ ˈsælɪsɪn /
noun
- a colourless or white crystalline water-soluble glucoside obtained from the bark of poplar trees and used as a medical analgesic. Formula: C 13 H 18 O 7
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of salicin1
C19: from French salicine, from Latin salix willow
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Example Sentences
Salicin, sodium salicylate, and salophen in moderately full doses act well in some cases.
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Pain is best relieved by hot fomentations, cocain, and in many cases the internal use of salicin or phenacetin.
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Salicin is, if ever, but very seldom used for adulteration of quinine.
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In rheumatic cases, salicin, aspirin, and salicylate of soda are indicated.
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If these means are ineffectual, a full dose of camphor (2 drams) or of salicin may at times assist.
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