urrhodin Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ur*rho"din noun
Etymology
1st uro- + Gr. a rose.
Definitions
  1. (Physiol. Chem.) Indigo red, a product of the decomposition, or oxidation, of indican. It is sometimes found in the sediment of pathological urines. It is soluble in ether or alcohol, giving the solution a beautiful red color. Also called indigrubin.

Webster 1913