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1. (n.) hydroxyproline
a nutritionally nonessential amino acid, C

Etymology: (1900–05)

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1. (noun) hydroxyproline
a crystalline amino acid obtained from gelatin or collagen

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1. hydroxyproline
A hydroxylated form of the imino acid proline. A deficiency in ASCORBIC ACID can result in impaired hydroxyproline formation.

'hydroxyproline' - Nearby Entries
hydroxyl ion hydroxyl radical hydroxymethyl hydroxyproline hydroxytetracycline hydroxyzine hydroxyzine hydrochloride

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