homotaurine

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Etymology

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homo- +‎ taurine

Noun

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homotaurine (uncountable)

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  1. (organic chemistry) A synthetic organic compound, analogous to taurine but with an extra carbon in its chain, potentially useful as an anticonvulsant and treatment for Alzheimer's disease.