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Methylene Blue
Medical Definition: | A compound consisting of dark green crystals or crystalline powder, having a bronze-like luster. Solutions in water or alcohol have a deep blue color. Methylene blue is used as a bacteriologic stain and as an indicator. It inhibits GUANYLATE CYCLASE, and has been used to treat cyanide poisoning and to lower levels of METHEMOGLOBIN. | |
Also Called: | Chromosmon,Urolene Blue | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 61-73-4 |
Methylene Blue Medical Definitions and Terms
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