Definition of Alcapton

1. Noun. An acid formed as an intermediate product of the metabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine.

Exact synonyms: Alkapton, Homogentisic Acid
Generic synonyms: Acid

Medical Definition of Alcapton

1. Chemical name: Benzeneacetic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alcapton

alcades
Alcaeus
alcahest
alcahests
Alcaic
alcaics
Alcaic verse
alcaide
alcaides
alcalde
alcaldes
alcalescent
alcaligenes
alcanna
alcapton (current term)
alcapton (current term)
alcaptonuria
alcaptonuria
alcator
alcator scaling
alcatras
alcayde
alcaydes
alcazar
alcazars
Alca torda
Alcea
Alcea rosea
Alcedinidae
alcedo

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