aminohexanoic acid

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noun
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  • (organic compound) Any amino derivative of a hexanoic acid, but especially (6-aminohexanoic acid) (aminocaproic acid (aminocaproic acid)) which is an antifibrinolytic agent.

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Compound from English amino + English hexanoic acid.

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hexanoic acid

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