allantoin
1
8.9
A substance made when the body breaks down parts of cells, found in animals, plants, and urine
- noun
- /ˌælənˈtɔɪn/
- Specialized
:
alantoína
- The animals metabolize purines to allantoin, a soluble compound that they excrete readily.
Examples
-
This anti-inflammatory action is greatly aided by the presence of allantoin.
-
I am waiting for the magical nutrient that animal products have for us, humans (not producers of allantoin or vitamin C).
Blog text (30) -
Many plants, including comfrey, produce allantoin, which assists in cell growth and healing.
Surface Forms
allantoin singular
allantoins plural
Etymology
The word allantoin comes from allantois, the name of a small sac connected to embryos and to 'urine'. Scientists first found this chemical there, so the name helps you remember it is a natural compound often found in animals, plants and body fluids.