MORRHUA
\mˈɒrhjuːə], \mˈɒrhjuːə], \m_ˈɒ_r_h_j_uː_ə]\
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By Thomas Davidson
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[Latin] The cod. Oleum morrhuae, see Cod-liver oil. Hence, Morrhuic acid, a crystalline substance, C9H13NO3, acting both as a base and an acid, derived from cod-liver oil. Morrhuine, a ptomaine, C19H27N3, forming about 0.07 per cent. of cod-liver oil; an oily, alkaline, caustic liquid. It is a diaphoretic and diuretic, and stimulates the appetite. Morrhuol, a bitter crystalline body consisting of a mixture of the various active constituents of cod-liver oil, prepared by removing the fat from the latter and extracting with alcohol.
By Alexander Duane