tryptophan

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tryptophan - English

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA: /ˈtɹɪptə(ʊ)fæn/

Noun

tryptophan (countable and uncountable, plural tryptophans)

  1. (biochemistry) An essential amino acid having an indole side chain; it is present in many foods, especially chocolate, oats, bananas and milk; it is essential for normal growth and development and is the precursor of serotonin and niacin; any specific form of this compound, or any derivative of it.

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