(biochemistry) An oxidation product of uric acid, 2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-pyrimidinetetrone, capable of inducing diabetes by destroying pancreatic tissue

(pathology) Suffering from alloxan diabetes.

plural of alloxanate

(chemistry) A salt of alloxanic acid.

(organic chemistry) Relating to alloxanic acid or its derivatives

plural of alloxan

(organic chemistry) The carobxylic acid 4-hydroxy-2,5-dioxoimidazolidine-4-carboxylic acid obtained by the hydrolysis of alloxan

(organic chemistry) A hemiacetal formed by alloxan with its reduced reaction product dialuric acid.

Alternative spelling of alloxanized

(organic chemistry) A particular carotenoid.