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arginine

Syllabification: (ar·gi·nine)
Definition of arginine

noun

Biochemistry
  • a basic amino acid that is a constituent of most proteins. It is an essential nutrient in the diet of vertebrates.
    • Chemical formula: HN=C(NH2)NH(CH2)3CH(NH2)COOH

Origin:

late 19th century: from German Arginin, perhaps from Greek arginoeis 'bright-shining, white'

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