xanthin
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Xanthin is a breakdown product of xanthine in the human body.
Definition:A substance that is produced as a result of the breakdown or metabolism of another substance.
From breakdown product
Example:Xanthin is a purine derivative found in many organisms, including humans.
Definition:A compound derived from purine, an organic compound that is important in nucleic acids and in energy metabolism.
From purine derivative
Example:Xanthin might arise as a byproduct in the metabolic pathway of purines.
Definition:The series of chemical reactions that occur in a cell to maintain life.
From metabolic pathway
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