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1. (n.) glutamic acid
a crystalline amino acid, C
Etymology: (1870–75)
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1. (noun) glutamic acid, glutaminic acid
an amino acid occurring in proteins; important in the nitrogen metabolism of plants; used in monosodium glutamate to enhance the flavor of meats
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. glutamic acid
A non-essential amino acid naturally occurring in the L-form. Glutamic acid is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
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