phenylalanine

noun /,finaɪ'lælə,nin/

Definition
an essential amino acid found in proteins and needed for growth of children and for protein metabolism in children and adults; abundant in milk and eggs; it is normally converted to tyrosine in the human body
Example
'phenylalanine' can be found in many classic books.
Etymology
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Vowels
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Consonants
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Length
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