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Term: Homogentate

- Part of Speech: noun

Definition:

Homogentate refers to a chemical compound known as homogentisic acid, which is a metabolic intermediate in the breakdown of aromatic amino acids in the body.

Sample Sentence:

Hereditary ochronosis, which occurs due to the body's inability to metabolize homogentate, results in the accumulation of homogentisic acid in tissues.

- Part of Speech: verb

Definition:

When used as a verb, homogentate means the action of converting a substance into homogentisic acid.

Sample Sentence:

The enzyme homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase is responsible for homogentating the amino acid phenylalanine.

- Part of Speech: adjective

Definition:

As an adjective, homogentate describes a substance or compound containing or related to homogentisic acid.

Sample Sentence:

The patient showed elevated levels of homogentate in their urine, indicating a metabolic disorder.

- Part of Speech: adverb

Definition:

Homogentate, used as an adverb, refers to performing an action in a homogentisic acid-like manner.

Sample Sentence:

The chemical reaction proceeded homogentately, resulting in the formation of a dark-colored product.

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