English word homocarnosine comes from English homo-, English carnosine
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| homo- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Used to form the names of compounds derived from simpler ones by addition of a methylene group. Of or pertaining to homosexuals or homosexuality. Same. |
| carnosine | English (eng) | (biochemistry) A dipeptide of the amino acids beta-alanine and histidine, highly concentrated in muscle and brain tissues. |
| homocarnosine | English (eng) | The amino acid (E)-N-(4-amino-1-hydroxybutylidene)-L-histidine. |