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tyrosine

Syllabification: (ty·ro·sine)

Pronunciation: /ˈtīrəˌsēn/

Definition of tyrosine

noun

Biochemistry

a hydrophilic amino acid that is a constituent of most proteins and is important in the synthesis of some hormones.
- Chemical formula: C₆H₄(OH)CH₂CH(NH₂)COOH