HOMOCYSTEINE
Etymology
Noun
homocysteine (countable and uncountable, plural homocysteines)
(amino acid) An amino acid which is monitored in the blood to estimate risk of cardiovascular disease.
Usage notes
Not to be confused with homocystine (a different compound whose relationship with homocysteine is analogous to that of cystine with cysteine).
Source: Wiktionary
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