non-essential amino acid

A form of nonessential amino acid — Those of the naturally occurring amino acids that the human body can synthesize for itself, and so need not be provided by dietary protein.

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Meanings

nounnon-essential amino acid (plural non-essential amino acids)

plural non-essential amino acids

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of nonessential amino acid.
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