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ALCAPTONURIA

\ˌalkɐptənjˈʊɹi͡ə], \ˌalkɐptənjˈʊɹi‍ə], \ˌa_l_k_ɐ_p_t_ə_n_j_ˈʊ_ɹ_iə]\

Definitions of ALCAPTONURIA

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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a rare recessive metabolic anomaly marked by ochronosis and the presence of alkapton in the urine

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a rare recessive metabolic anomaly marked by ochronosis and the presence of alkapton in the urine

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

An abnormal condition of human metabolism in the human body. The urine contains homogenentisic acid, which is formed from the tyrosin and phenylalanin groups of the protein molecules.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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