Tryptophan
noun, Biochemistry.
1.
an essential amino acid, (C 8 H 6 N)CH 2 CH(NH 2)COOH, colorless, crystalline, and aromatic, released from proteins by tryptic digestion and a precursor of serotonin. Symbol: W.
Abbreviation: Trp;
noun
1.
an essential amino acid; a component of proteins necessary for growth
tryptophan tryp·to·phan (trĭp’tə-fān’) or tryp·to·phane (-fān’)
n.
Abbr. Try
An essential amino acid formed from proteins during the digestive process by the action of proteolytic enzymes.
tryptophan
(trĭp’tə-fān’)
An essential amino acid. Chemical formula: C11H12N2O2. See more at amino acid.
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