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Definition of Heteroatom
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Medical Definition of Heteroatom
1. An atom, other than carbon, located in the ring structure of an organic compound, as the N in pyridines or pyrimidines (heterocyclic compounds). (05 Mar 2000)
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1. [n -S]
1. An atom, other than carbon, located in the ring structure of an organic compound, as the N in pyridines or pyrimidines (heterocyclic compounds). (05 Mar 2000)