methionine

methionine definition - medical

me·thi·o·nine (mə-thīˈə-nēnˌ)

noun Abbr. Met
A sulfur-containing essential amino acid obtained from various proteins or prepared synthetically and used as a dietary supplement and in pharmaceuticals.

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