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histidine

/'hɪstɪ,din/

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noun
an essential amino acid found in proteins that is important for the growth and repair of tissue
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essential amino acid

Definition that contains histidine

histamine amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions
histaminase enzyme that acts as a catalyst in converting histidine to histamine