XANTHINE


Meaning of XANTHINE in English

/zan"theen, -thin/ , n. Biochem., Chem.

1. a crystalline, nitrogenous compound, C 5 H 4 N 4 O 2 , related to uric acid, occurring in urine, blood, and certain animal and vegetable tissues.

2. any derivative of this compound.

[ 1855-60; 2 ]

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