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Definition of Murexan

1. n. A complex nitrogenous substance obtained from murexide, alloxantin, and other ureids, as a white, or yellowish, crystalline which turns red on exposure to the air; -- called also uramil, dialuramide, and formerly purpuric acid.

Definition of Murexan

1. Noun. (obsolete chemistry) A poorly-characterized nitrogenous material formed from several ureids ¹

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Medical Definition of Murexan

1. A complex nitrogenous substance obtained from murexide, alloxantin, and other ureids, as a white, or yellowish, crystalline which turns red on exposure to the air. Synonym: uramil, dialuramide, and formerly purpuric acid. Origin: From Murexide. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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