aminocaproic
|a-mi-no-ca-pro-ic|
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/əˌmiːnoʊkəˈproʊɪk/
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/əˌmiːnəʊkəˈprəʊɪk/
related to aminocaproic acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aminocaproic' originates from 'amino' and 'caproic acid', where 'amino' refers to the presence of an amino group and 'caproic acid' is a type of fatty acid.
Historical Evolution
'aminocaproic' was derived from the combination of 'amino' and 'caproic acid' in scientific nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the chemical structure, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from aminocaproic acid, a compound used to reduce bleeding.
The aminocaproic solution was administered to control the bleeding.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/16 10:36