CERULEIN
\sˈɛɹuːlˌiːn], \sˈɛɹuːlˌiːn], \s_ˈɛ_ɹ_uː_l_ˌiː_n]\
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A fast dyestuff, C20H8O6, made by heating gallein with strong sulphuric acid. It dyes mordanted fabrics green.
By Oddity Software
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A fast dyestuff, C20H8O6, made by heating gallein with strong sulphuric acid. It dyes mordanted fabrics green.
By Noah Webster.
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A specific decapeptide obtained from the skin of Hila caerulea, an Australian amphibian. Caerulein is similar in action and composition to CHOLECYSTOKININ. It stimulates gastric, biliary, and pancreatic secretion; and certain smooth muscle. It is used in paralytic ileus and as diagnostic aid in pancreatic malfunction.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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