HIPPURIC ACID


Meaning of HIPPURIC ACID in English

[ hɪ'pjʊərɪk ]

■ noun Biochemistry an organic acid present in the urine of herbivores and other mammals.

Origin

C19: from Gk hippos 'horse' + ouron 'urine' + -ic .

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