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histidine

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(his′ti dēn′, -din)

noun

a nonessential amino acid, CHNCHCH(NH)COOH, that is essential for growth in infancy

Origin: < Gr histion (see histiocyte) + -ine

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noun

An essential amino acid, C₆H₉N₃O₂, important for the growth and repair of tissues.

Origin:

Origin: hist(o)-

Origin: + -id(e)

Origin: + -ine²

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