alkaptonuria-related
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/ˌælkæptəˈnjʊriə rɪˈleɪtɪd/
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/ˌælkæptəˈnjʊəriə rɪˈleɪtɪd/
(alkaptonuria)
metabolic disorder
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkaptonuria' originates from 'alkapton' and 'uria', where 'alkapton' refers to a type of acid and 'uria' means 'urine condition'.
Historical Evolution
'alkaptonuria' was derived from the combination of 'alkapton' and 'uria' in the early 20th century to describe the condition.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the presence of homogentisic acid in urine, but now it encompasses the broader genetic disorder.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
pertaining to or associated with alkaptonuria, a rare genetic disorder.
The patient exhibited several alkaptonuria-related symptoms.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/12 12:19