"homocysteine" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: homocysteines [plural]
Etymology: homo- + cysteine. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|homo|cysteine}} homo- + cysteine Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} homocysteine (countable and uncountable, plural homocysteines)
  1. (biochemistry) An amino acid which is monitored in the blood to estimate risk of cardiovascular disease. Wikipedia link: homocysteine Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Amino acids Derived forms: homocysteinemia, homocystinuria, hyperhomocysteinemia Related terms: homocystine

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