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lysine
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(lī′sēn″ )
[lyso- + -ine]
ABBR: lys An amino acid that is a hydrolytic cleavage product of digested protein. It is essential for growth and repair of tissues.
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(lī′sēn″ )
[lyso- + -ine]
ABBR: lys An amino acid that is a hydrolytic cleavage product of digested protein. It is essential for growth and repair of tissues.
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