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Tryptophan

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Noun

1. tryptophan, tryptophane

an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin

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Tryptophan

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noun
an essential amino acid; a component of proteins necessary for growth

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Tryptophan

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noun
a white, aromatic, crystalline, essential amino acid, C6H4NHCHCCH2CH(NH2)COOH, produced synthetically and in digestion by the action of trypsin on proteins
see also amino acid: also ˈtryptoˌphane (ˈtrɪptoʊˌfeɪn ; tripˈtōfānˌ)

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Tryptophan

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n.
An essential amino acid, C11H12N2O2, formed from proteins during digestion by the action of proteolytic enzymes. It is necessary for normal growth and development and is the precursor of several substances, including serotonin and niacin.

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