purine

noun

pu·rine ˈpyu̇r-ˌēn How to pronounce purine (audio)

: a crystalline base C₅H₄N₄ that is the parent of compounds of the uric-acid group

: a derivative of purine

especially : a base (such as adenine or guanine) that is a constituent of DNA or RNA

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web In humans, it's associated with foods that have a high purine content, such as red meat -- something that no doubt made up the bulk of T. rex meals.

Katie Hunt, CNN, 23 Sep. 2021 The foods most likely to contribute to these inner stalagmites are high in the chemical compound purine, among them venison and foie gras, pheasant and scallops, goose and caviar.

Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2020 Peas are a source of purines, which can increase the amount of uric acid in your blood and potentially lead to a gout flare-up.

Emily Abbate, GQ, 5 Mar. 2018 Franklin's lifestyle, including a diet high in purines (found abundantly in meat and beer), can result in uric acid synthesis and gout.

Philly.com, 8 Oct. 2017 One nutritionist wasn't surprised by the new findings, pointing out that the DASH diet is low in compounds called purines, which break down to form uric acid.

Healthday, chicagotribune.com, 12 May 2017

Word History

Etymology

German Purin, from Latin purus pure + New Latin uricus uric (from English uric) + German -in -ine entry 2

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	purine
释义	purine noun pu·rine ˈpyu̇r-ˌēn 1 : a crystalline base C₅H₄N₄ that is the parent of compounds of the uric-acid group 2 : a derivative of purine especially : a base (such as adenine or guanine) that is a constituent of DNA or RNA Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web In humans, it's associated with foods that have a high purine content, such as red meat -- something that no doubt made up the bulk of T. rex meals. Katie Hunt, CNN, 23 Sep. 2021 The foods most likely to contribute to these inner stalagmites are high in the chemical compound purine, among them venison and foie gras, pheasant and scallops, goose and caviar. Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2020 Peas are a source of purines, which can increase the amount of uric acid in your blood and potentially lead to a gout flare-up. Emily Abbate, GQ, 5 Mar. 2018 Franklin's lifestyle, including a diet high in purines (found abundantly in meat and beer), can result in uric acid synthesis and gout. Philly.com, 8 Oct. 2017 One nutritionist wasn't surprised by the new findings, pointing out that the DASH diet is low in compounds called purines, which break down to form uric acid. Healthday, chicagotribune.com, 12 May 2017 Word History Etymology German Purin, from Latin purus pure + New Latin uricus uric (from English uric) + German -in -ine entry 2 First Known Use 1898, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition purine noun pu·rine ˈpyu̇(ə)r-ˌēn 1 : a crystalline base C₅H₄N₄ that is the parent of compounds of the uric-acid group 2 : a derivative of purine especially : a base (as adenine or guanine) that is a constituent of DNA or RNA
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purine

noun

Example Sentences

Word History

Medical Definition

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