allanturic
|al-lan-tur-ic|
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/ˌælənˈtjʊrɪk/
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/ˌælənˈtjʊərɪk/
related to allantoin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allanturic' originates from 'allantoin', specifically the word 'allantois', where 'allanto-' meant 'sausage' due to its shape.
Historical Evolution
'allantois' changed from the Greek word 'allantoeides' and eventually became the modern English word 'allantoin'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to the allantois', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to allantoin'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from allantoin, a compound found in the urine of most mammals.
The allanturic acid was isolated from the sample.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/25 04:51