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xanthine

UK
/ˈzænθiːn/
US
/ˈzænθin/

Translations

xanthinenoun
xanthines
pl
Xanthine is a compound found in many organisms.
Ксантин — это соединение, обнаруженное во многих организмах.
xanthineadjective
UK
/ˈzænθiːn/
US
/ˈzænθin/
Used attributively in phrases like “xanthine oxidase”; treated as a relational adjective.

Definitions

xanthinenoun
A crystalline compound found in blood and urine, which is an intermediate in the degradation of purine bases to uric acid.
The presence of xanthine in the urine can be an indicator of certain metabolic disorders.
Any drug or medicinal compound belonging to the class of xanthine derivatives, commonly used as a stimulant or bronchodilator.
If β-agonists fail, the doctor may prescribe a xanthine to relieve the patient’s asthma symptoms.
xanthineadjective
Relating to, containing, or derived from xanthine.
Xanthine oxidase catalyses the oxidation of hypoxanthine to xanthine and xanthine to uric acid.
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