English Explanatory Dictionary

alkaptonuria

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rare inherited genetic disorder of phenylalanine and tyrosine metabolism, causing the accumulation and eventual excretion of alkapton.

Pronunciation

/ælˌkæptəˈnʊəɹɪə/

Word forms

alkaptonuria alcaptonuria

Etymology

From alkapton + -uria.

Related words

alkaptonuric
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