oxypurine

/ˌɒksɪˈpjʊəriːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A purine base containing oxygen, especially one occurring in the body as a product of the catabolism of nucleic acids.

“The scientist studied the metabolism of oxypurines in the human body.”

Synonyms

  • adenine
  • purine

Antonyms

  • hydrocarbon