allantoin

Chemical structure of allantoin

Meaning

Noun

A diureide of glyoxylic acid, used in various pharmaceutical and cosmetic products; or a derivative of this compound

Origin

allantois + -in; this substance concentrates in the allantois during development in most mammals.

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