purine
noun
pu·rine
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Definition of purine
1
: a crystalline base C5H4N4 that is the parent of compounds of the uric-acid group
2
: a derivative of purine
especially
: a base (such as adenine or guanine) that is a constituent of DNA or RNA
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Peas are a source of purines, which can increase the amount of uric acid in your blood and potentially lead to a gout flare-up. — Emily Abbate, GQ, "Protein Powder Supplements, Explained: Your Complete Guide to the Smoothie Bar Menu," 5 Mar. 2018 Franklin's lifestyle, including a diet high in purines (found abundantly in meat and beer), can result in uric acid synthesis and gout. — Philly.com, "For Franklin, it came down to lifestyle, family history," 8 Oct. 2017 One nutritionist wasn't surprised by the new findings, pointing out that the DASH diet is low in compounds called purines, which break down to form uric acid. — Healthday, chicagotribune.com, "Eat this diet to lower your odds of gout," 12 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'purine.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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purine
noun
pu·rine
| \ ˈpyu̇(ə)r-ˌēn
\
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Medical Definition of purine
1
: a crystalline base C5H4N4 that is the parent of compounds of the uric-acid group
2
: a derivative of purine
especially
: a base (as adenine or guanine) that is a constituent of DNA or RNA