1930s. From German Adermin from a- + ancient Greek δέρμα skin + German -in, apparently so called because it acted to prevent a form of dermatitis in rats.
Definition of adermin in US English:
adermin
(also adermine)
nounəˈdəːmɪn
Biochemistry rare
Pyridoxine.
Origin
1930s. From German Adermin from a- + ancient Greek δέρμα skin + German -in, apparently so called because it acted to prevent a form of dermatitis in rats.