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Alcapton

Noun

Sense 1:

A genetic disorder caused by the absence of an enzyme involved in the breakdown of certain amino acids, resulting in a build-up of a substance called homogentisic acid.

Sample Sentence:

Alcapton is a rare condition that affects the breakdown of amino acids in the body.

Sense 2:

A dark reddish-black pigment or residue that is formed when homogentisic acid is oxidized.

Sample Sentence:

The alcapton in his urine caused it to appear dark brown.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Related to alcapton or affected by alcaptonuria.

Sample Sentence:

They conducted alcapton analysis to determine the presence of the disorder.

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