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histidine

his·ti·dine

UK/ˈhɪstɪdiːn/ US/ˈhɪstʌˌdin/ uncommon

noun

1.

an essential amino acid found in proteins that is important for the growth and repair of tissue

Origin

From histo- + -idine.

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