deamination

deamination definition - medical

de·am·i·na·tion (dē-amˌi-nāˈshŭn) or de·am·i·ni·za·tion (-ĭ-nĭ-zāˈshən)

noun
The removal of an amine group, usually by hydrolysis.

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