alloxan

English

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /æˈlɒk.sən/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /æˈlɑks.ən/
• Rhymes: -ɒksən

Noun

alloxan (countable and uncountable, plural alloxans)

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

Derived terms

• alloxanic
• alloxanized

Translations

an oxidation product of uric acid

• French: alloxane (fr) f
• Portuguese: aloxano m