homotaurine

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What does homotaurine mean?

A synthetic organic compound, analogous to taurine but with an extra carbon in its chain, potentially useful as an anticonvulsant and treatment for Alzheimer's disease.

Where does homotaurine come from?

From homo- + taurine.

How to pronounce homotaurine

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