carnitine

English

/ˈkɑː.nɪt.iːn/, /ˈkɑr.nəˌtiːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (organic compound) A betaine, 3-hydroxy-4-trimethylammonio-butanoate, that is found in the liver and has a function in fatty acid transport.

Etymology

Affix from Latin carnis (flesh, meat, of meat).

Origin

Latin

carnis

Gloss

flesh, meat, of meat

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

肉

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