Histidine

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An essential amino acid C₆H₉N₃O₂ found in most animal proteins; essential for tissue growth and repair.
  2. 2
    an essential amino acid found in proteins that is important for the growth and repair of tissue wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
amino acid

Etymology

From histo- + -idine.

Related phrases

essential amino acid

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