Taurine definition
- Combat the effects of aging.
- Improve memory in memory-impaired patients.
- Treat cystic fibrosis.
- Treat hypertension.
- Lower the blood sugar of diabetes patients.
- Calcium homeostasis.
- Prevention of epileptic seizures.
- Prevention of obesity.
- Inhibiting neurotransmission.
An example of taurine is an ingredient sometimes found in in body building supplements and energy drinks.
An example of something taurine is something related to the zodiac sign Taurus; a taurine-like character.
Other Word Forms
Noun
Origin of taurine
- Greek tauros bull (from its having been obtained first from ox bile) tauro- in Indo-European roots –ine
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Latin taurīnus from taurus bull tauro- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Wiktionary
- From taur(ocholic) + -ine.
From Wiktionary
- From Taurus +"Ž -ine.
From Wiktionary