aminolevulinic acid

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noun
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  • (organic compound) Any amino derivative of levulinic acid, but especially 5-aminolevulinic acid which is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of porphyrin

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Compound from English amino + English levulinic acid.

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levulinic acid

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