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Kynurenic

Kyˊnu-ren′ic

,
Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK], [GREEK], dog + [GREEK] urine.]
(Physiol. Chem.)
Pertaining to, or designating, an acid obtained from the urine of dogs. By decomposition the acid yields a nitrogenous base (called kynurin) and carbonic acid.
[Written also
cynurenic
.]

Definition 2024


kynurenic

kynurenic

English

Adjective

kynurenic (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to kynurenic acid or its derivatives