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Definition purine in American English

purine noun

noun
1

a natural substance that occurs in all the cells of the body and almost all foods. Some foods, especially red meat and seafood, contain high levels of purines, which can cause gout.

Example

The average daily diet for an adult in the U.S. contains approximately 600-1,000 milligrams of purines.

Definition purine in American English