homogentisic
|ho-mo-gen-ti-sic|
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/ˌhoʊ.moʊ.dʒɛnˈtɪs.ɪk/
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/ˌhəʊ.məʊ.dʒɛnˈtɪs.ɪk/
related to homogentisic acid
Etymology
'homogentisic' originates from the combination of 'homo-' meaning 'same' and 'gentisic,' which is derived from 'gentisic acid,' a compound named after the plant genus 'Gentiana.'
'homogentisic' was formed by combining 'homo-' with 'gentisic,' reflecting its chemical relation to homogentisic acid.
Initially, it referred specifically to the acid itself, but now it is used more broadly to describe anything related to or derived from homogentisic acid.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from homogentisic acid, a compound involved in the metabolic pathway of certain amino acids.
The homogentisic acid levels were elevated in the patient's urine.
Last updated: 2025/07/01 10:33