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arginine
noun
ar·gi·nine
ˈär-jə-ˌnēn
: a crystalline basic amino acid C6H14N4O2 derived from guanidine
Examples of arginine in a Sentence
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It is made up of three main amino acids—glycine, arginine, and methionine.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
Redkens Moisture Complex features a blend of soy protein, arginine, and argan oil that treats your hair from the root to the core and core to the tip.
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Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
Your body makes creatine from three amino acids: arginine, glycine, and methionine.
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2024
What is Creatine? Creatine is made from three amino acids: glycine, arginine, and methionine.
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Staff Author, Health, 6 Aug. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
German Arginin
First Known Use
1886, in the meaning defined above
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“Arginine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arginine. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
arginine
noun
ar·gi·nine
ˈär-jə-ˌnēn
: an amino acid that is found in various proteins
Medical Definition
arginine
noun
ar·gi·nine
ˈär-jə-ˌnēn
: a crystalline basic amino acid C6H14N4O2 derived from guanidine
—abbreviation Arg
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