anthralin

noun

an·​thra·​lin ˈan(t)-thrə-lən How to pronounce anthralin (audio)
: a yellowish brown crystalline compound C14H10O3 used in the treatment of skin diseases (as psoriasis)

called also dithranol

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“Anthralin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anthralin. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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