Taurinomethyl

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A univalent radical formed by replacing a hydrogen atom of the amino group of taurine by a methylene group especially, in-compounds, uncountable

    "For example, alterations in the taurinomethyl modification of mitochondrial tRNA causes mitochondrial diseases [8 ]."

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"For example, alterations in the taurinomethyl modification of mitochondrial tRNA causes mitochondrial diseases [8 ]."

Etymology

From taurine + -o- + methyl.

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