uroglaucin

noun

uroglaucin

noun

Etymology From uro-, Latin glaucus (“bright”), + -in.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Obsolete A substance, apparently the same as indigo, occasionally found in the urine in degeneration of the kidneys. It is readily formed by oxidation or decomposition of indican.

Related terms
urrhodin

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