hexuronic acid
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hex·ur·on·ic ac·id
(heks'yūr-on'ik as'id),The uronic acid of a hexose.
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vitamin C
A vitamin that promotes the growth, formation and maintenance of bones and teeth, the repair of tissues and blood vessels, and increases resistance to infections; it is ingested in the diet in citrus fruits, tomatoes and leafy green vegetables.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.