chrysarobin

[ kris-uh-roh-bin ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a mixture of compounds obtained from Goa powder, used in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin conditions.

chrysarobin

/ ˌkrɪsəˈrəʊbɪn /

noun

1. a tasteless odourless powder containing anthraquinone derivatives of araroba, formerly used medicinally to treat chronic skin conditions

Word History and Origins

Origin of chrysarobin¹

First recorded in 1885–90; chrys- + (ar)arob(a) + -in ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of chrysarobin¹

C20: from chryso- (referring to its golden colour) + araroba + -in

Example Sentences

It is a morbid product in the tree, and yields to hot chloroform 50% of a substance known officially as chrysarobin, which has a definite therapeutic value and is contained in most modern pharmacopoeias.

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It may also be employed in chloroform, a drachm to the ounce; this is painted on, the chloroform evaporating, leaving a thin film of chrysarobin; over this is painted flexible collodion.

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The British pharmacopoeia has an ointment containing one part of chrysarobin and 24 of benzoated lard.

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If the patches are few and large, chrysarobin rubber-plaster may be used.

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Pyrogallol is valuable, and is employed in the same manner and strength as chrysarobin.

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