nonessential amino acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Those of the naturally occurring amino acids that the human body can synthesize for itself, and so need not be provided by dietary protein.

Word forms

nonessential amino acid nonessential amino acids

Related words

conditionally essential amino acid essential amino acid
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