santonin

[ san-tuh-nin ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a crystalline compound, C 1 5 H 1 8 O 3 , the active principle of santonica.

santonin

/ ˈsæntənɪn /

noun

1. a white crystalline soluble substance extracted from the dried flower heads of santonica and used in medicine as an anthelmintic. Formula: C 15 H 18 O 3

Word History and Origins

Origin of santonin¹

First recorded in 1830–40; santon(ica) + -in ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of santonin¹

C19: from santonica + -in

Example Sentences

The cousins' first product, a form of santonin used to treat intestinal worms - a common complaint at the time - was an immediate success.

From BBC

Of this class was Dr Gruff, a man whom I would back against the whole profession for caudle, clyster, castor-oil, or linseed poultice; but who, I rather suspect, never prescribed a dose of chiretta, santonin, or lithia-water in his life.

From Project Gutenberg

There were some interesting sensory manifestations, pains in the arms and legs after the injection, but these were removed by santonin or methylene blue.

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Treatment.—The most efficient remedy for removing round-worms is Santonin.

From Project Gutenberg

For a child of six years the formula would therefore be, 3-1/2 grains of Santonin, mixed with the same quantity of sugar of milk divided into three powders.

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