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cystine

 

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Noun cystine has 1 sense
  1. cystine - a crystalline amino acid found in proteins (especially keratin); discovered in bladder stones
    --1 is a kind of
    amino acid, aminoalkanoic acid

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Cystine

Noun: A sulfur-containing amino acid that occurs naturally in many proteins.

Example Sentence: Cystine is an essential amino acid that plays a crucial role in the structure and function of proteins.

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Noun: A crystalline amino acid formed from two cysteine molecules linked by a disulfide bond, found in various body tissues and fluids.

Example Sentence: The presence of high levels of cystine in the urine can indicate a genetic disorder called cystinuria.

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Noun: A small, thin-walled sac or capsule in the body containing a fluid or similar substance, usually formed abnormally.

Example Sentence: The dermatologist diagnosed the lump on her back as a sebaceous cyst, which needed to be surgically removed.

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