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Definition
Purine, a nitrogen-containing compound in organic chemistry.
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How it's used
Primarily used in medical and nutritional contexts, this term is a phonetic loanword from English. It is almost exclusively encountered when discussing gout, diet restrictions, or health reports. Outside of these specific health discussions, it is rarely used in everyday conversation.
Examples
The doctor said gout patients should eat less high-purine food.
Is the purine content in these seafood items very high?
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