aesculetin
|aes-cu-le-tin|
C2
/ˈɛskjʊlɪtɪn/
coumarin derivative
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aesculetin' originates from the Latin word 'aesculus,' referring to the horse chestnut tree, combined with the suffix '-etin' used in chemical compounds.
Historical Evolution
'aesculus' transformed into the modern scientific term 'aesculetin' to describe the compound derived from the tree.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a component of the horse chestnut tree, and it has retained this meaning in modern scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
aesculetin is a coumarin derivative found in the bark of horse chestnut trees, known for its potential medicinal properties.
Aesculetin has been studied for its anti-inflammatory effects.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/21 04:21