VALINE

valine

(noun) an essential amino acid found in proteins; important for growth in children and nitrogen balance in adults

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

valine (countable and uncountable, plural valines)

(amino acid, organic compound) An essential amino acid 2-amino-3-methylbutanoic acid found in most animal proteins.

Synonyms

• Val

Anagrams

• Lavine, alevin, alvine, leavin', veinal, venial, vineal

Source: Wiktionary



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23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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