homogentisic acid
[hoh-muh-jen-tis-ik, -tiz-, hoh-]
- an intermediate compound in the metabolism of tyrosine and of phenylalanine, found in excess in the blood and urine of persons affected with alkaptonuria.
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Origin of homogentisic acid
Also called alkapton.
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homogentisic acid
(hō′mō-jĕn-tĭz′ĭk)- An intermediate of the metabolic breakdown of tyrosine and phenylalanine; it occurs in the urine in cases of alkaptonuria.alkapton
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