al·cap·ton ( l-kp t n , -t n)n. Variant of alkapton. |
alcapton, alkapton
a class of substances with an affinity for alkali, found in the urine and causing the condition known as alkaptonuria. The compound commonly found, and most commonly referred to by the term, is homogentisic acid.
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