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tyrosine
ty·ro·sine [ trə sn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
amino acid: an amino acid that is the precursor of epinephrine, thyroxine, and melanin. C9H11NO3
[Mid-19th century. < Greek turos "cheese"]
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