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XANTHINE

\zˈanθa͡ɪn], \zˈanθa‍ɪn], \z_ˈa_n_θ_aɪ_n]\

Definitions of XANTHINE

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A purine base found in most body tissues and fluids, certain plants, and some urinary calculi. It is an intermediate in the degradation of adenosine monophosphate to uric acid, being formed by oxidation of hypoxanthine. The methylated xanthine compounds caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline and their derivatives are used in medicine for their bronchodilator effects. (Dorland, 28th ed)

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Yellow coloring substance.

1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
By William R. Warner

The yellow coloring matter in certain plants, as madder.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Dioxy-purine, found in muscle, liver, pancreas, and in urine; also in certain plants.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

n. [Greek] The yellow, insoluble, colouring matter contained in certain plants and the petals of certain flowers.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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