chrysarobin

noun chrys·a·ro·bin \ˌkri-sə-ˈrō-bən\

Definition of CHRYSAROBIN

: a powder derived from the wood of a tropical tree used to treat skin diseases

chrys- + araroba, powder found in the wood of a Brazilian tree (Andira araroba) + ¹-in

First Known Use: 1887

Medical Dictionary

noun chrys·a·ro·bin \ˌkris-ə-ˈrō-bən\

: a brownish to orange-yellow powder obtained especially from Goa powder and used to treat skin diseases (as psoriasis)

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