KETOGLUTARIC ACIDS
\kˌɛtəɡluːtˈaɹɪk ˈasɪdz], \kˌɛtəɡluːtˈaɹɪk ˈasɪdz], \k_ˌɛ_t_ə_ɡ_l_uː_t_ˈa_ɹ_ɪ_k ˈa_s_ɪ_d_z]\
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beta Lactams
- Cyclic amides formed aminocarboxy acids by the elimination water. They isomeric with lactims, which are enol forms of lactams. (From Dorland, 27th ed)