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methionine

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun methionine has 1 sense
  1. methionine - a crystalline amino acid containing sulfur; found in most proteins and essential for nutrition
    --1 is a kind of
    essential amino acid

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Methionine

Description

Methionine is an essential amino acid that is important for various biological functions. It is one of the building blocks of proteins and plays a key role in the synthesis of numerous molecules in the body.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Biochemistry

Noun

A sulfur-containing essential amino acid, C5H11NO2S, that is found in most proteins. It is an important source of dietary sulfur and is used in biochemical research, medicine, and the food industry.

Sample sentence: Methionine is often used as a supplemental ingredient in animal feed to enhance protein synthesis and promote growth.

Sense 2: Medicine

Noun

A pharmaceutical preparation of methionine used to treat certain liver disorders, urinary tract infections, and acetaminophen overdose.

Sample sentence: The doctor prescribed methionine to the patient suffering from a severe acetaminophen overdose.

Sense 3: Local

Adjective

Referring to or characteristic of the city or region.

Sample sentence: The local Methionine Festival attracts visitors from nearby towns every year.

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