Definition of Aminocaproic acid

1. Noun. (organic compound) Any amino derivative of caproic acid, but especially ''6-aminocaproic acid'' which is an antifibrinolytic agent ¹

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Medical Definition of Aminocaproic acid

1. A group of compounds that are derivatives of aminohexanoic acids. An antifibrinolytic agent, used to prevent bleeding in haemophilia, and after heart and prostate surgery when plasminogen or urokinase may be activated. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aminocaproic Acid

aminoarabinoses
aminobenzene
aminobenzine
aminobenzoate
aminobenzoic
aminobenzoic acid
aminobenzoic acids
aminobiphenyl compounds
aminoborane
aminobutyl
aminobutyrate
aminobutyric
aminobutyric acids
aminocandin
aminocaproic
aminocaproic acid (current term)
aminocarbonyl
aminocarboxylic acid
aminocatalysis
aminochromone
aminocitric acid
aminocyclopropane
aminocyclopropanecarboxylate oxidase
aminodeoxychorismate lyase
aminodeoxychorismate synthase
aminodeoxysugar
aminodiphosphine
aminoethane
aminoethanoic acid
aminoethanol

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