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pyrrole /pyr·role/ (pir´ol)

1. a toxic, basic, heterocyclic compound; obtained by destructive distillation of various animal substances and used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals. Pyrrole.

2. a substituted derivative of this structure.

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pyr·role (pîrl)

n.

A five-membered heterocyclic ring compound that has an odor similar to chloroform and is the parent compound of hemoglobin, chlorophyll, and many other complex, biologically active substances. Also called imidole.

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pyr·rolic (p-rlk) adj.

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pyrrole

a basic, cyclic substance, obtained by destructive distillation of various animal substances. Critical components in the synthesis of porphyrins.