Definition of Formazan

1. Noun. (chemistry) the organic nitrogen compound H2NN=CHN=NH or any of its derivatives ¹

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Medical Definition of Formazan

1. A water-insoluble coloured azo compound of the general structure, RNH-N==CR'-N==NR', formed by reduction of a tetrazolium salt in the histochemical demonstration of oxidative enzymes Employing this reaction, oxidoreductase activity can be determined quantitatively in tissue sections by allowing the enzymes to act on their specific substrates in the presence of tetrazolium salts. The R's are usually phenyl groups; examples include neotetrazolium, blue tetrazolium, and nitro blue tetrazolium. Pharmacological action: indicators and reagents. (20 Jun 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Formazan

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formations
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formatted capacity
formatter
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formay
formazan (current term)
formazans
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formed
formed visual hallucination
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former

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