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homogentisic acid

[ hoh-muh-jen-tis-ik, -tiz-, hoh- ]

noun

  1. 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of homogentisic acid1

First recorded in 1890–95; homo- + gentisic acid

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