Prussian blue
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Ber·lin blue
(bĕr-lin' blū), [C.I. 77510]Ferric ferrocyanide; a dye used for injection studies of blood vessels and lymphatics, and in staining of siderocytes.
Synonym(s): Prussian blue
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Prus·sian blue
(prŭsh'ăn blū)[CI 77510]
Synonym(s): Berlin blue.
Synonym(s): Berlin blue.
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Prussian blue
A solution of potassium ferric hexacyanoferrate, used to treat thallium poisoning and to remove radiocaesium from the body.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
Prussian blue
The common name of potassium ferric hexacyanoferrate, a compound approved in the United States for treatment of thallium poisoning. Prussian blue gets its name from the fact that it was first used by artists in 1704 as a dark blue pigment for oil paints. It has also been used in laundry bluing and fabric printing.
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Prus·sian blue
(prŭsh'ăn blū)[CI 77510]
Synonym(s): Berlin blue.
Synonym(s): Berlin blue.
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