(medicine, organic chemistry) A phenolic compound having the chemical formula C₁₆H₁₄O₆, used (most often in conjunction with eosin) to make dye for staining tissue samples; extracted from the heart of the bloodwood tree, Haematoxylum campechianum.
hydroxamino
lymphotoxin
lymphotoxin
noun
Any of several lymphokines that are toxic to certain cells
monohydroxy
monohydroxy
noun
(organic chemistry, in combination) Having a single hydroxy group in a molecule. E.g. a monool is monohydroxy/monohydric alcohol.
myxasthenia
myxasthenia
noun
A reduced secretion of mucus
myxophycean
oxyhaematin
pachymeninx
pachymeninx
noun
(anatomy) dura mater
zanthoxylum
zanthoxylum
noun
Any of the genus Zanthoxylum of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs in the citrus or rue family.
