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capsaicin
cap·sa·i·cin C0091700 (kăp-sā′ĭ-sĭn)n. A pungent alkaloid, C18H27NO3, derived from certain capsicums that is a strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes and is used in some topical pain relievers and in pepper sprays.
[Alteration (perhaps influenced by Latin capsa, box) of earlier capsicin : capsic(um) + -in.]capsaicin (kæpˈseɪɪsɪn) n (Biochemistry) a colourless crystalline bitter alkaloid found in capsicums and used as a flavouring in vinegar and pickles. Formula: C18H27O3N[C19 capsicine, from capsicum + -ine2; modern form refashioned from Latin capsa box, case + -in]cap•sa•i•cin (kæpˈseɪ ə sɪn)
n. a colorless, crystalline, bitter compound, C18H27NO3, present in capsicum. [1885–90; earlier capsicine= capsic (um) + -ine2] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | capsaicin - colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapenocapsicum, capsicum pepper plant, pepper - any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing pepperschemical irritant - a substance producing irritation |
Translationscapsaicin
capsaicin[kap′sā·ə·sən] (organic chemistry) C18H27O3N A toxic material extracted from capsicum. capsaicin
capsicum [kap´sĭ-kum] a plant of the genus Capsicum, the hot peppers, or the dried fruit derived from certain of its species (cayenne or red pepper); it contains the active ingredient capsaicin and is used as a counterirritant and also in pepper spray.cap·sa·i·cin (kap-sā'i-sin), Alkaloidal principle in the fruits of various species of Capsicum, with the same uses. It depletes substance P from sensory nerve endings; sometimes used for pain in postherpetic neuralgia.capsaicin (kăp-sā′ĭ-sĭn)n. A pungent alkaloid, C18H27NO3, derived from certain capsicums that is a strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes and is used in some topical pain relievers and in pepper sprays.Alternative nutrition A nutraceutical or food component from hot pepper that may prevent or mitigate disease and which may block pain signals
Source Chilli peppers
Neurology Capsaicine A chemical from hot chilli peppers that may be used in managing painful dysesthaesias of herpes and diabestes
Management Casein, a lipophilic phosphoprotein, acts like a detergent and strips the capsaicin from the receptors in the oral cavitycapsaicin Neurology Capsaicine A chemical from red hot chili peppers that may be used for painful dysesthesias of herpes and DM; topical capsaicin triggers release of the neuropeptide, substance P from type C nociceptive fibers, opens Ca2+ and Na+ channels causing the initial pain associated with 'hot' foods; substance P is not replenished, thus pain sensation is ↓ after the initial pain; capsaicin binding is relatively strong and attributed to its lipophilic side chain Management Casein, a lipophyilic phosphoprotein acts like a detergent and strips the capsaicin from the receptors in the oral cavity; topical capsaicin may ↓ the symptoms of painful diabetic neuropathy. See Blister beetle, Scoville unit, Spicy foods. cap·si·cum (kap'si-kŭm) Dried herbal remedy (and spice) made from Capsicum frutescens and other Capsicum spp.; both internal and external medicinal uses have been described (e.g., analgesic, therapy for GU problems).
Synonym(s): capsaicin, cayenne, hot pepper, red pepper. [L., fr. capsa, box, case]capsaicin A pain-killing drug for external application used in the treatment of post-shingles pain and other painful peripheral nerve disorders. Brand names are Axsain and Zacin.CapsaicinAn alkaloid found in hot peppers that is used in an inhalation test to identify patients with MCS.Mentioned in: Multiple Chemical Sensitivitycap·sa·i·cin (kap-sā'i-sin) Alkaloid used for analgesia. [Irreg. fr. capsicum, + -in]capsaicin
Words related to capsaicinnoun colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicumRelated Words- capsicum
- capsicum pepper plant
- pepper
- chemical irritant
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