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histidine

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪstɪdiːn/

The English word “histidine” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. An essential amino acid C₆H₉N₃O₂ found in most animal proteins; essential for tissue growth and repair.

Etymology

From histo- + -idine.

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