METHYLENE BLUE
\mˈɛθɪlˌiːn blˈuː], \mˈɛθɪlˌiːn blˈuː], \m_ˈɛ_θ_ɪ_l_ˌiː_n b_l_ˈuː]\
Definitions of METHYLENE BLUE
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
- 1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
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a dark green dye used as a stain, an antiseptic, a chemical indicator, and an antidote in cyanide poisoning
By Princeton University
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a dark green dye used as a stain, an antiseptic, a chemical indicator, and an antidote in cyanide poisoning
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A compound consisting of dark green crystals or crystalline powder, having a bronze-like luster. Solutions in water or alcohol have a deep blue color. Methylene blue is used as a bacteriologic stain and as an indicator. It inhibits GUANYLATE CYCLASE, and has been used to treat cyanide poisoning and to lower levels of METHEMOGLOBIN.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
