- of or like a bull
- [T-] of Taurus (sense )
Origin of taurine
Classical Latin taurinus from taurus, bull: see Taurus
adjective
- The definition of taurine is like a bull.
An example of something taurine is something related to the zodiac sign Taurus; a taurine-like character.
Taurine is defined as an organic acid that aids in digestion, increases muscle energy and muscle growth for animals.
Facts About Taurine
- Taurine is excreted as a component of the bile in your intestinal tract.
- It helps to lower cholesterol.
- It is used to:
- Combat the effects of aging
- Improve memory in memory-impaired patients
- Treat cystic fibrosis
- Treat hypertension
- Lower the blood sugar of diabetes patients
- It can cross the blood/brain barrier and is suspected of playing a role in:
- 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.
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taurine
a colorless, crystalline amino acid, NHCHCHSOH, which is found in the free form in invertebrates and as a constituent of taurocholic acid in the bile of mammals
Origin of taurine
from Classical Latin taurus (see Taurus) + -ine: because first obtained (1826) from ox bileWebster's New World College Dictionary, Fifth Edition Copyright © 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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taurine
adjective
Of, relating to, or resembling a bull.
Origin of taurine
Latin taurīnus from taurus bull ; see tauro- in Indo-European roots.noun
An amino acid, C2H7NO3S, not found in proteins, that is synthesized in the liver from cysteine, is found in bile and other body fluids and tissues, and has a variety of physiological functions.
Origin of taurine
Greek tauros bull (from its having been obtained first from ox bile) ; see tauro- in Indo-European roots. -ine 2THE AMERICAN HERITAGE® DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, FIFTH EDITION by the Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries. Copyright © 2016, 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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Noun
(uncountable)
- (organic chemistry, biochemistry) An amino-sulfonic acid, NH2CH2CH2SO3H, that has regulatory functions in mammals.
Origin
From taur(ocholic) + -ine.
Origin
From Taurus +"Ž -ine.
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taurine - Medical Definition
n.
An amino acid, C2H7NO3S, not found in proteins, that is synthesized in the liver from cysteine, is found in bile and other body fluids and tissues, and has a variety of physiological functions.
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Sentence Examples
- However, because cats have very specific nutritional needs and require specific vitamins and nutrients (in particular taurine), this type of diet needs to be closely monitored by your veterinarian.
- Lamb Meal & Rice Adult Small Bites Dry Dog Food - In addition to lamb meal, the ingredients in this dog food include white and brown rice, sunflower oil, and Taurine, an amino acid.
- If you look back at my last recipe for homemade cat treats, I list some things that are very important for your cat's diet, including Taurine, which is an amino acid.
- You can buy a compete vitamin and mineral supplement targeted for cats and crush it up and sprinkle it in your cat's food just before serving, or get just taurine.
- In addition, other main ingredients include brown rice, rice, sunflower oil, natural vitamins and minerals, and Taurine, an essential amino acid.
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Words near taurine in the dictionary
- taurine
- taurines
- tauris
- taurocholate