English Explanatory Dictionary

isoleucine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An essential amino acid, C₆H₁₃NO₂, isomeric with leucine, found in most animal proteins.

Pronunciation

/ˌaɪ.səˈluː.siːn/

Word forms

isoleucine isoleucines

Etymology

From iso- + leucine.

Synonyms

Ile

Derived words

alloisoleucine isoleucyl
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