Valine

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
An essential amino acid 2-amino-3-methylbutanoic acid found in most animal proteins. countable, uncountable
2
an essential amino acid found in proteins; important for growth in children and nitrogen balance in adults wordnet

Synonyms

amino acid val val

Etymology

From valerian + -ine.

Related phrases

essential amino acid

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