Valine
noun, Biochemistry.
1.
an essential amino acid, (CH 3) 2 CHCH(NH 2)COOH, white, crystalline, and water-soluble, present in most plant and animal proteins, required for growth. Symbol: V.
Abbreviation: Val;
noun
1.
an essential amino acid; a component of proteins
valine val·ine (vāl’ēn’, vā’lēn’)
n.
Abbr. Val
An essential amino acid that is a constituent of proteins, especially fibrous proteins.
valine
(vāl’ēn’)
An essential amino acid. Chemical formula: C5H11NO2. See more at amino acid.
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