alkapton

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Noun alkapton has 1 sense

alkapton, alcapton, homogentisic acid - an acid formed as an intermediate product of the metabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine
--₁ is a kind of acid

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Alkapton

Noun: A metabolic disorder characterized by the accumulation of homogentisic acid, leading to a darkening of urine and the presence of homogentisic acid in various body tissues.

Example sentence: Alkaptonuria is a rare inherited condition that causes the urine to turn black when exposed to air.

Adjective: Relating to or affected by alkaptonuria or the presence of homogentisic acid.

Example sentence: The alkapton deposits in his joints caused severe pain and limited mobility.

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