methylglyoxal

noun

meth·yl·gly·ox·al | \ -glī-ˈäk-sal

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Medical Definition of methylglyoxal

: a yellow pungent volatile oil C₃H₄O₂ that polymerizes readily and is formed as an intermediate in the metabolism or fermentation of carbohydrates and lactic acid

— called also pyruvaldehyde

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“Methylglyoxal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/methylglyoxal. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.

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