zoochemicalhttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zoochemical_adj%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_usezoochemical, adj. & n.
Revised 2017

zoochemicaladjective & noun

  1. 1844–
    a. adj. Of or relating to zoochemistry (now rare); b. n.any of various types of biologically active compound found in animals or their products, esp. those which are thought to benefit health.
    1. 1844
      We have a detailed account of the proximate elements which occur in Zoochemical inquiries.
      British & Foreign Medical Review vol. 17 426
    2. 1880
      The pharmacist or physician who wishes to know the general properties of these zoochemical compounds.
      Pharmacist vol. 13 279
    3. 1932
      Biochemists of to-day are utilizing their physico-chemical training in the study of phytochemical as well as zoöchemical kinetics.
      Journal of American Pharmaceut. Association vol. 21 360
    4. 1997
      Chemical entities, such as phytochemicals and zoochemicals derived from edible plants and animal products.
      K. W. Rychlik & C. G. Greenwald in M. Yalpani, New Technol. for Healthy Foods & Nutraceuticals ii. 19
    5. 2014
      Some phytochemicals and zoochemicals also have been linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
      C. Byrd-Bredbenner et al., Perspectives in Nutrition i. 9

Originally published as part of the entry for zoo-, comb. form

zoo-, comb. form was revised in June 2017.