shikonofuran

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noun

Any of a group of shikonin derivatives, isolated from Lithospermum erythrorhizon, that are used in Chinese medicine

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Meanings

nounshikonofuran (plural shikonofurans)

plural shikonofurans

  1. Any of a group of shikonin derivatives, isolated from Lithospermum erythrorhizon, that are used in Chinese medicine
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