indican
a glucoside, C14H17NO6, that occurs in plants yielding indigo and from which indigo is obtained.
Biochemistry. indoxyl potassium sulfate, C8H6NO4SK, a component of urine.
Origin of indican
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Simple constipation and diseases of the large intestine alone do not increase the amount of indican.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell Toddindican is readily extracted from the leaves of various species of indigo plants.
The Chemistry of Plant Life | Roscoe Wilfred ThatcherThe blue dye, indigo, is derived from a glucoside of an entirely different type, known as indican.
The Chemistry of Plant Life | Roscoe Wilfred ThatcherPotassium indoxyl sulphate, or indican, is derived from indol.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddIntestinal obstruction gives the largest amounts of indican.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell Todd
British Dictionary definitions for indican
/ (ˈɪndɪkən) /
a compound secreted in the urine, usually in the form of its potassium salt; indoxylsulphuric acid. Formula: C 8 H 6 NOSO 2 OH
Origin of indican
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