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| a·mi·no ac·id (plural a·mi·no ac·ids) |
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constituent of protein: a compound belonging to a class that contains an amino group. Amino acids make up proteins and are important components of cells. Some can be synthesized by the body nonessential amino acids and others must be obtained through the diet essential amino acids.
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