English Explanatory Dictionary

homocysteine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An amino acid which is monitored in the blood to estimate risk of cardiovascular disease.

Word forms

homocysteine homocysteines

Etymology

From homo- + cysteine.

Related words

homocystine

Derived words

homocysteic homocysteinase homocysteinemia homocystinuria hyperhomocysteine hyperhomocysteinemia

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