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amino

/ə'minoʊ/

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noun
the radical -NH2
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amino group

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chemical group group radical
adjective
pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia
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dopa amino acid that is formed in the liver and converted into dopamine in the brain
dihydroxyphenylalanine amino acid that is formed in the liver and converted into dopamine in the brain
tyramine amino acid derived from tyrosine; has a sympathomimetic action; found in chocolate and cola drinks and ripe cheese and beer