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1. (n.) phenylalanine
a crystalline, water-soluble, essential amino acid, C
Etymology: (1880–85)
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| Definition of 'PHENYLALANINE' |
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1. (noun) phenylalanine
an essential amino acid found in proteins and needed for growth of children and for protein metabolism in children and adults; abundant in milk and eggs; it is normally converted to tyrosine in the human body
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. PHENYLALANINE
An essential aromatic amino acid that is a precursor of MELANIN; DOPAMINE; noradrenalin (NOREPINEPHRINE), and THYROXINE.
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