[ˌælkæptəˈnʊrɪk]

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by alkaptonuria

“The alkaptonuric patient suffered from severe joint pain due to the accumulation of homogentisic acid.”

2. adjective (medical)

characterized by darkening of urine on standing due to the presence of homogentisic acid

“The doctor examined the alkaptonuric patient’s urine, noting its characteristic dark color.”

3. noun (rare)

a person suffering from alkaptonuria

“The alkaptonuric patient was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder.”