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phenylalanine
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phen·yl·al·a·nine  (fnl-l-nn, fnl-)
n.
An essential amino acid, C9H11NO2, that occurs as a constituent of many proteins and is normally converted to tyrosine in the human body. It is necessary for growth in infants and for nitrogen equilibrium in adults.
phenylalanine [ˌfiːnaɪlˈæləˌniːn ˌfɛnɪl-]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) an aromatic essential amino acid; a component of proteins
phenylalanine  (fnl-l-nn)
An essential amino acid. Chemical formula: C9H11NO2. See more at amino acid.
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Noun1.phenylalanine - an essential amino acid found in proteins and needed for growth of children and for protein metabolism in children and adults; abundant in milk and eggs; it is normally converted to tyrosine in the human body
essential amino acid - an amino acid that is required by animals but that they cannot synthesize; must be supplied in the diet
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