ORNITHINE


Meaning of ORNITHINE in English

[ 'ɔ:nɪθi:n ]

■ noun Biochemistry an amino acid which is produced by the body and is important in protein metabolism.

Origin

C19: from ornitho- (with ref. to a constituent found in bird excrement) + -ine 4 .

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