hypoxanthine en · NOUN
Etymology
From hypo- + xanthine
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A bicyclic heterocycle, 3,7-dihydropurin-6-one, that is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of uric acid.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hypoxanthin | alternative, dated | lexicographic | |
| hypoxanthines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
fi hypoksantiini (organic compound)