See Also: current 2, noun(dictionary)
2-oxoglutaric acid(medicine)
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)(health)
Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital- Medicine Lodge(health)
Orthomolecular medicine (orthomolecular nutritional medicine, orthomolecular therapy)(health)
current(2)(dictionary)
current(1)(dictionary)
M current(medicine)
Current Use Value(money)
rip current(encyclopedia)

2-oxoglutaric acid (medicine) and current 2, noun (oh)


2-oxoglutaric acid (medicine)


2-oxoglutaric acid -->
alpha-ketoglutaramic acid


H2N-COCH2CH2COCOOH;a metabolite of glutamine formed by the action of glutamine aminotransferase; elevated in certain cases of hepatocoma.

Synonym: 2-oxoglutaric acid.


current 2, noun (oh)



2 n [C]
a continuous movement of water in a river, lake, or sea
-see also tide tide
ocean/sea/tidal etc current
:: Strong currents can be very dangerous for swimmers.
a continuous movement of air
::Some birds use warm air currents to help them fly.
current of
::currents of warm air rising from the plain
a flow of electricity through a wire
::an electrical current
-see also alternating current , direct current
an idea, feeling, or opinion that a particular group of people has
::The committee reflects the different political currents within the organization.
current of
::There was an underlying current of discontent among teachers.
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HINT
Do not confuse with currant (=small dried fruit).