English Explanatory Dictionary

essential amino acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of the nine naturally occurring amino acids that the human body cannot synthesize, and so must be provided by dietary protein.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

essential amino acid essential amino acids

Antonyms

nonessential amino acid
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