Etymology

homocysteine

H4O1M3O1C3Y4S1T1E1I1N1E1

Today it means: An amino acid which is monitored in the blood to estimate risk of cardiovascular disease. Full definition →

English cysteine
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  1. Englishhomologuebf.
  2. Englishhomo-
  3. Englishcysteine
  4. English todayhomocysteine

From homo- + cysteine.

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