Threonine
noun, Biochemistry.
1.
an essential amino acid, CH 3 CHOHCH(NH 2)COOH, obtained by the hydrolysis of proteins. Symbol: T.
Abbreviation: Thr;
noun
1.
an essential amino acid that occurs in certain proteins
threonine thre·o·nine (thrē’ə-nēn’, -nĭn)
n.
Abbr. Thr
A colorless crystalline amino acid that is derived from the hydrolysis of protein and is an essential component of human nutrition.
threonine
(thrē’ə-nēn’)
An essential amino acid. Chemical formula: C4H9NO3. See more at amino acid.
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