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chrysarobin

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chrys⋅a⋅ro⋅bin

[kris-uh-roh-bin]
–noun Pharmacology.
a mixture of compounds obtained from Goa powder, used in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin conditions.

Origin:
1885–90; chrys- + (ar)arob(a) + -in 2
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Main Entry: chrys·a·ro·bin
Pronunciation: "kris-&-'rO-b&n
Function: noun
: a brownish to orange-yellow powder obtainedespecially from Goa powder and used to treat skin diseases (as psoriasis)
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