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Meaning of "homocysteine" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HOMOCYSTEINE

homocysteine  [ˌhəʊməʊˈsɪstiːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HOMOCYSTEINE

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preposition
conjunction
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exclamation
Homocysteine is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HOMOCYSTEINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Homocysteine

Homocysteine is a non-protein α-amino acid. It is a homologue of the amino acid cysteine, differing by an additional methylene bridge. It is biosynthesized from methionine by the removal of its terminal Cε methyl group. Homocysteine can be recycled into methionine or converted into cysteine with the aid of B-vitamins. While detection of high levels of homocysteine has been linked to cardiovascular disease, lowering homocysteine levels may not improve outcomes. A high level of homocysteine makes a person more prone to endothelial injury, which leads to vascular inflammation, which in turn may lead to atherogenesis, which can result in ischemic injury. Hyperhomocysteinemia is therefore a possible risk factor for coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease occurs when an atherosclerosis leads to occlusion of the lumina of the coronary arteries. These arteries supply the heart with oxygenated blood. Hyperhomocysteinemia has been correlated with the occurrence of blood clots, heart attacks and strokes, though it is unclear whether hyperhomocysteinemia is an independent risk factor for these conditions.

Definition of homocysteine in the English dictionary

The definition of homocysteine in the dictionary is an amino acid occurring as an intermediate in the metabolism of methionine. Elevated levels in the blood may indicate increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HOMOCYSTEINE


costean
kɒˈstiːn
cystine
ˈsɪstiːn
eighteen
ˈeɪˈtiːn
fifteen
ˈfɪfˈtiːn
forestine
ˈfɒrɪstiːn
fourteen
ˈfɔːˈtiːn
genistein
ˈdʒɛnɪˌstiːn
hydrastine
haɪˈdræstiːn
mangosteen
ˈmæŋɡəʊˌstiːn
nicotine
ˈnɪkəˌtiːn
protein
ˈprəʊtiːn
routine
ruːˈtiːn
Sistine
ˈsɪstiːn
sixteen
ˈsɪksˈtiːn
Springsteen
ˈsprɪŋˌstiːn
stean
stiːn
teen
tiːn
thirteen
ˈθɜːˈtiːn
vinblastine
vɪnˈblæstiːn
vincristine
vɪnˈkrɪstiːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HOMOCYSTEINE

homocentric
homocentrically
homocercal
homocercy
homochlamydeous
homochromatic
homochromatism
homochromous
homochromy
homocyclic
homodont
homodyne
homoeomeric
homoeomerous
homoeomery
homoeomorph
homoeomorphic
homoeomorphism
homoeomorphous
homoeomorphy

WORDS THAT END LIKE HOMOCYSTEINE

Boulogne-sur-Seine
caffeine
codeine
cysteine
dihydrocodeine
eine
fluoresceine
Hauts-de-Seine
Heine
madeleine
mauveine
narceine
Neuilly-sur-Seine
purse seine
seine
sparteine
theine
vicereine

Synonyms and antonyms of homocysteine in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «homocysteine» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HOMOCYSTEINE

Find out the translation of homocysteine to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of homocysteine from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «homocysteine» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

同型半胱氨酸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

homocisteína
570 millions of speakers

English

homocysteine
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

homocysteine
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحمض الاميني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гомоцистеина
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

homocisteína
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

homocysteine
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

homocystéine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Homocysteine
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Homocystein
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ホモシステイン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

호모시스테인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Homocysteine
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

homocysteine
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஹோமோசைஸ்டீனை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

होमोकिस्टीन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

homosistein
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

omocisteina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

homocysteiny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гомоцистеїну
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

homocisteina
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ομοκυστεΐνης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

homosistine
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

homocystein
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

homocystein
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of homocysteine

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HOMOCYSTEINE»

The term «homocysteine» is quite widely used and occupies the 40.319 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HOMOCYSTEINE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «homocysteine» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «homocysteine» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about homocysteine

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOMOCYSTEINE»

Discover the use of homocysteine in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to homocysteine and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Homocysteine in Health and Disease
This is an unusually comprehensive account of the broad range of medical, nutritional and methodological implications of homocysteine in health and disease.
Ralph Carmel, Donald W. Jacobsen, 2001
2
The Homocysteine Revolution
Updated and revised, complete with a new introduction by Walter Wilett, this eye opening book combines Dr. McCully's personal story and scientific philosophy with a fascinating exposition of his discovery and a special program to make use ...
Kilmer McCully, 1999
3
Focus on Homocysteine and the Vitamins Involved in its ...
However, if there are good reviews covering single aspects of this research, these are published in specialised journals. The author has realised the difficulties for the practitioner in keeping updated.
Christina Bolander-Gouaille, 2001
4
Homocysteine and Vascular Disease
4. REFERENCE. RANGES. FOR. HOMOCYSTEINE. CONCENTRATIONS. JOHAN B. UBBINK AND RHENA DELPORT SUMMARY Reference ranges are used to interpret results, to confirm a diagnosis and to define levels at which a certain ...
K. Robinson, 2000
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Coconut Cures: Preventing and Treating Common Health ...
Homocysteine Levels In recent years elevated blood levels of homocysteine (a sulfur-containing amino acid) has been gaining recognition as an important new risk factor in heart disease. It has been linked to increased risk of heart disease ...
Bruce Fife, 2005
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Homocysteine: Related Vitamins and Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Epidemiological studies in the general population have later demonstrated an association between common moderately elevated plasma levels of homocysteine and vascular diseases, as well as pregnancy complications, neural tube defects, ...
Christina Bolander-Gouaille, Téodoro Bottiglieri, 2007
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The H-Factor Solution
THE H-FACTOR SOLUTION: Homocysteine is the Best Single Indicator of Whether You Are Likely to Live Long or Die Young. Staying healthy, happy, clearheaded, and full of energy into old age - this is what we all want.
James Braly, 2009
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Bioconjugate Techniques
Modification ofAmines with N-Acetyl Homocysteine Thiolactone N-Acetyl homocysteine thiolactone (also called citiolone or 2-acetamido-4- mercaptobutyric acid) is a cyclic derivative of homocysteine containing a blocked -amino group.
Greg T. Hermanson, 2010
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Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology
Homocysteine also tends to improve when folate is given to people with folate levels below 4.5 or 5.0 /xg/L (242). These findings justify viewing serum folate levels between 2.5 and 5.0 /ng/L with suspicion. Preanalytic influences abound.
John P. Greer, 2009
10
Principles of Orthomolecularism
an undesired amino acid in the blood (homocysteine). Homocysteine causes the fibrous and fibrocalcific plaques in children with homocystinuria. Regardless of the cholesterol level, elevated homocysteine level is associated with increased ...
R. A. S. Hemat, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOMOCYSTEINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term homocysteine is used in the context of the following news items.
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Upcoming Sterling, Logan County events --- July 15 - Journal …
Blood screenings available are: Lipid + Glucose $25; High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein $15; Homocysteine $30; PSA $20; Chemistry Panel ... «Journal Advocate, Jul 15»
2
The power of the sweet potato and how it may heal the world one …
It has high concentration of Vitamin B6 which reduces a chemical called homocysteine in our body. Homocysteine has been linked to ... «Press Release Rocket, Jul 15»
3
Chapped lips decoded — why do lips crack and bleed?
... this vitamin is required for proper cellular function, metabolism of fats, and maintain normal levels of amino acid homocysteine in the blood. «TheHealthSite, Jul 15»
4
Does sweet corn have nutritional value?
... diets have been associated with decreased risk of cardiovascular disease by working in conjunction with vitamin B6 to reduce homocysteine, ... «Mason City Globe Gazette, Jul 15»
5
Table 3. Trials examining the FODMAP-restricted diet in IBS
Sturtzel B, Dietrich A, Wagner KH, Gisinger C, Elmadfa I. The status of vitamins B6, B12, folate, and of homocysteine in geriatric home residents receiving ... «Medscape, Jul 15»
6
Diet Detective investigates the nutritional value of sweet corn
... diets have been associated with decreased risk of cardiovascular disease by working in conjunction with vitamin B6 to reduce homocysteine, ... «Sioux City Journal, Jul 15»
7
Health: Nutrients to reduce heart disease risk
Homocysteine is a radical amino acid produced by our metabolism of proteins and if left unchecked can damage and inflame heart arteries. «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
8
Upcoming Sterling, Logan County events --- July 10
Optional blood tests available with the CT scan are: Lipid Profile $25; High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein $15; and/or Homocysteine $30. «Journal Advocate, Jul 15»
9
Hyperhomocysteinemia independently associated with the risk of …
Dinavahi et al. found that there were no significant correlations between plasma total homocysteine (Hcy) and systolic BP or diastolic BP in a ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
10
Dynamic thiol-disulfide homeostasis in hyperemesis gravidarum
... thioredoxin, cysteine and homocysteine. Thiol groups of proteins are oxidized by oxygen molecules present in the medium and are reversibly ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Homocysteine [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/homocysteine>. May 2024 ».
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