leucine

leucine definition - medical

leu·cine (lo͞oˈsēnˌ)

noun Abbr. Leu
An essential amino acid derived from the hydrolysis of protein by pancreatic enzymes during digestion and necessary for optimal growth in infants and children and for the maintenance of nitrogen balance in adults.

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