alloxan

English

Noun

alloxan (countable and uncountable, plural alloxans)

(biochemistry) An oxidation product of uric acid, 2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-pyrimidinetetrone, capable of inducing diabetes by destroying pancreatic tissue

Derived terms

Translations

an oxidation product of uric acid

French: alloxane (fr) f
Portuguese: aloxano m

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