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homovanillic acid

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[hoh-moh-vuh-nil-ik, hom-oh-, hoh-moh-, hom-oh-] / ˈhoʊ moʊ vəˈnɪl ɪk, ˈhɒm oʊ-, ˌhoʊ moʊ-, ˌhɒm oʊ- /

noun

Biochemistry.

the end product of dopamine metabolism, C 9 H 10 O 4 , found in human urine.

Etymology

Origin of homovanillic acid

homo- + vanillic

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