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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A diureide of glyoxylic acid, used in various pharmaceutical and cosmetic products; or a derivative of this compound countable, uncountable

Etymology

From allant- + -in; this substance concentrates in the allantois during development in most mammals.

Related phrases

glyoxylic acid

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