lysine

/ˈlaɪsin/
noun 2

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noun

1

An amino acid, C₆H₁₄N₂O₂, in L- or D-forms.

2

An amino acid, C₆H₁₄N₂O₂, in L- or D-forms.

Lysine is an essential amino acid required for many body functions, including growth and bone development in children; calcium absorption and maintenance of the correct nitrogen balance in the body; maintenance of lean body mass; production of antibodies, hormones, and enzymes; collagen formation and repair of tissue.

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