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Definition of Hypoxanthin

1. n. A crystalline, nitrogenous substance, closely related to xanthin and uric acid, widely distributed through the animal body, but especially in muscle tissue; -- called also sarcin, sarkin.

Definition of Hypoxanthin

1. Noun. (organic compound) A crystalline nitrogenous substance, closely related to xanthin and uric acid, found throughout the animal body but especially in muscle tissue. ¹

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Medical Definition of Hypoxanthin

1. A crystalline, nitrogenous substance, closely related to xanthin and uric acid, widely distributed through the animal body, but especially in muscle tissue. Synonym: sarcin, sarkin. Origin: Pref. Hypo- + xanthin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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