tryptophans

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A form of tryptophan — An essential amino acid with an indole side chain; present in many foods, especially chocolate, oats, banana and milk; it is essential for normal growth and development and is the precursor of serotonin and niacin; any specific form of this compound, or any derivative of it.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of tryptophan
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APA

tryptophans. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tryptophans

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“tryptophans.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tryptophans. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “tryptophans,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tryptophans.

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