English Explanatory Dictionary

alloxan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An oxidation product of uric acid, 2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-pyrimidinetetrone, capable of inducing diabetes by destroying pancreatic tissue

Pronunciation

/æˈlɒk.sən/ /æˈlɑks.ən/

Word forms

alloxan alloxans

Derived words

alloxanic alloxanized
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