valine
[ val-een, -in, vey-leen, -lin ]
/ ˈvæl in, -ɪn, ˈveɪ lin, -lɪn /
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noun Biochemistry.
an essential amino acid, (CH3)2CHCH(NH2)COOH, white, crystalline, and water-soluble, present in most plant and animal proteins, required for growth. Abbreviation: Val; Symbol: V
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British Dictionary definitions for valine
valine
/ (ˈveɪliːn, ˈvæl-) /
noun
an essential amino acid; a component of proteins
Word Origin for valine
C19: from val (eric acid) + -ine ²
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Medical definitions for valine
valine
[ văl′ēn′, vā′lēn′ ]
n.
An essential amino acid that is a constituent of proteins, especially fibrous proteins.
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Scientific definitions for valine
valine
[ văl′ēn′ ]
An essential amino acid. Chemical formula: C5H11NO2. See more at amino acid.
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