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homogentisic acid

[ hoh-muh-jen-tis-ik, -tiz-, hoh- ]
/ ˈhoʊ mə dʒɛnˈtɪs ɪk, -ˈtɪz-, ˌhoʊ- /

noun

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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Nearby words

  1. homogenization,
  2. homogenize,
  3. homogenized,
  4. homogenote,
  5. homogenous,
  6. homogentisuria,
  7. homogeny,
  8. homogonous,
  9. homogony,
  10. homograft

Origin of homogentisic acid

First recorded in 1890–95; homo- + gentisic acid
Also called alkapton.
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Medicine definitions for homogentisic acid

homogentisic acid

[ hō′mō-jĕn-tĭz′ĭk ]

n.

An intermediate of the metabolic breakdown of tyrosine and phenylalanine; it occurs in the urine in cases of alkaptonuria.alkapton
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