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Definition of Gentisic acid
1. Noun. (organic compound) A dihydroxybenzoic acid produced by carboxylation of hydroquinone. ¹
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Medical Definition of Gentisic acid
1. 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid; 5-hydroxysalicylic acid;this compound is chemically related to salicylate and aspirin (acetylsalicylate) and shares with the latter agent analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. (05 Mar 2000)
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