Etymology

hawkinsin

H4A1W4K5I1N1S1I1N1

Today it means: An amino acid, found in elevated concentrations in the urine in cases of hawkinsinuria. Full definition →

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The story

From Hawkins + -in, after the Hawkins family in which the disease was discovered.

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