释义 |
homo·gen·tis·ic acid \pronunc at homo-+|jen|tizik-\ noun Etymology: homogentisic International Scientific Vocabulary hom- + gentisic (in gentisic acid) : a crystalline acid C6H3(OH)2CH2COOH formed as an intermediate in the metabolism of phenylalanine and tyrosine and found especially in the urine in cases of alkaptonuria |