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Tyrosine Definition & Meaning

tyrosine
noun
  1. an amino acid found in most proteins; a precursor of several hormones

"Tyrosine" in song lyrics

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  • "n-acetyl tyrosine"
    AOL — AOL
  • "is dlpa tyrosine"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does tyrosine mean?
an amino acid found in most proteins; a precursor of several hormones
What part of speech is tyrosine?
Tyrosine is a noun.

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