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containing the .
a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which the amino group is present:
aminobenzene.
Contemporary Examples

Eggs, he says, are a good source of cysteine, an amino acid that helps the liver break down alcohol faster.
5 Hangover Cures to Save You After a Few Too Many DailyBurn December 18, 2014

Unlike coffee, tea has an amino acid that is associated with calmness: Theanine.
Forget 5-Hour Energy: Tea Is a Better Buzz Gregory Ferenstein July 21, 2014

Historical Examples

A moment ago we saw that in the case of the amino acids the nitrogen is removed before they are ready for use as fuel.
Physiology Ernest G. Martin

The protein molecule is made up of a number of organic units known as amino acids.
Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Eleventh Annual Meeting Various

Thus the proteins are digested down to the amino acids and these diffuse into the blood as demonstrated by Folin and by Van Slyke.
The Organism as a Whole Jacques Loeb

Proteins which contain all the amino acids essential for tissue building are known as complete proteins.
Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Eleventh Annual Meeting Various

Richard Willsttter showed that an internal neutralization takes place between the amino group and the free acidic residue.
Smithsonian Institution – United States National Museum – Bulletin 240 Anonymous

To make human protein we must not only have all the amino acid ingredients, but we must also have enough of every one.
Physiology Ernest G. Martin

It would, therefore, appear that the value of the amino bodies is largely of a stimulant character.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2 Various

It is not always possible to specify exactly how much of a mineral, a vitamin, or an amino acid a person requires for good health.
When You Don’t Know Where to Turn Steven J. Bartlett

noun
(modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the group of atoms -NH2: amino group or radical, amino acid
combining form
indicating the presence of an amino group: aminobenzoic acid

1887, as an element in compound words involving chemicals, from comb. form of amine. Amino acid is attested from 1898.

amino a·mi·no (ə-mē’nō, ām’ə-nō’)
adj.
Relating to an amine or other compound containing an NH2 group combined with a nonacid organic radical.

amino- pref.
Containing the radical NH2 combined with a nonacid organic radical: aminobenzoic acid.
amino
(ə-mē’nō, ām’ə-nō’)
Relating to an amine or other chemical compound that contains the group NH2.