English Explanatory Dictionary

aminolevulinic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any amino derivative of levulinic acid, but especially 5-aminolevulinic acid which is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of porphyrin

Word forms

aminolevulinic acid aminolevulinic acids

Etymology

From amino + levulinic acid.

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