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nounmethoxsalen (uncountable)
- uncountablechemistryA furanocoumarin drug used to treat psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and some cutaneous lymphomas in conjunction with exposing the skin to sunlight.
Synonyms: xanthotoxin
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA furanocoumarin drug used to treat psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and some cutaneous lymphomas in conjunction with exposing the skin to sunlight.
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“methoxsalen.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/methoxsalen. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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