HISTIDINE

histidine

(noun) an essential amino acid found in proteins that is important for the growth and repair of tissue

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

histidine (plural histidines)

(amino acid) An essential amino acid C6H9N3O2 found in most animal proteins; essential for tissue growth and repair.

Anagrams

• dithiines

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Word of the Day

14 May 2025

TERNARY

(adjective) having three units or components or elements; “a ternary operation”; “a treble row of red beads”; “overcrowding made triple sessions necessary”; “triple time has three beats per measure”; “triplex windows”


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