adenochrome
|ad-e-no-chrome|
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/ˈædɪnəˌkroʊm/
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/ˈædɪnəˌkrəʊm/
pigment from adrenaline
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenochrome' originates from the combination of 'adeno-' meaning 'gland' and 'chrome' meaning 'color'.
Historical Evolution
'adenochrome' was formed by combining the Greek root 'adeno-' with the Greek word 'khrōma' meaning 'color'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a pigment related to adrenaline, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a pigment derived from the oxidation of adrenaline.
The study focused on the effects of adenochrome in the human body.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/05 21:21