This abnormal iron absorption causes elimination of iron salts during intestinal movements. (primehealthchannel.com)
The name «caput mortuum» is derived from the field of alchemy and means «dead head» or «worthless remains», as this colour was obtained from iron salts which were baked down to their «dying» embers. (jacksonsart.com)
Its name is derived from the field of alchemy and means «death's head», as this colour was obtained from iron salts which were baked down to their «dying» embers. (jacksonsart.com)