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Cysteine Definition & Meaning

cysteine
noun
  1. an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine

"Cysteine" in song lyrics

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  • "n acetyl cysteine"
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  • "desiocant vitamin n-acetyl cysteine"
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Frequently asked questions

What does cysteine mean?
an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine
What part of speech is cysteine?
Cysteine is a noun.

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