taurine

adjective

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tau·rine | \ ˈtȯ-ˌrīn

Definition of taurine

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to a bull : bovine

taurine

noun

tau·rine | \ ˈtȯ-ˌrēn

Definition of taurine (Entry 2 of 2)

: a crystalline acid C₂H₇NO₃S that is synthesized in the body from cysteine and methionine, is similar to amino acids but is not a component of proteins, and is involved in various physiological functions (such as bile acid conjugation and cell membrane stabilization)

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun All options include meat and veggies that provide ample nutrition for your pup; the beef and lamb meals also feature organ meats that are rich in essential amino acids and taurine that help protect your dog’s heart. — Lindsay Boyers, Forbes, 4 June 2021 McCracken even endows Leonora with roan hair and taurine eyes. — BostonGlobe.com, 15 Apr. 2021 Lightly carbonated, the energy drink contains caffeine, B vitamins, ginseng, guarana and taurine. — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 13 Aug. 2020 But at Freeman’s clinic in Massachusetts, 90 percent of the dogs with DCM have normal taurine levels. — Linda Carroll, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2019 YOLO Shots are made with caffeine-deprived from organic green coffee beans, ginseng, taurine, vitamins B12 and B6, and of course, CBD. — Allure, 7 Aug. 2019 Other challenging nutrients are vitamin D, vitamin B12 and taurine - an amino acid found in mammalian tissues (humans and dogs can synthesize it from plant sources). — Marta Zaraska, chicagotribune.com, 10 July 2019 These places are filling stations for the body, where tired drivers can replenish with water, caffeine, taurine, and nicotine or indulge in sugar or salt without judgment, because diets don’t apply here. — Tony Rehagen, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2019 All were fine in terms of vitamin B12; as for taurine, three cats were found deficient. — Marta Zaraska, chicagotribune.com, 10 July 2019

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History and Etymology for taurine

Adjective

Latin taurinus, from taurus bull; akin to Greek tauros bull, Middle Irish tarb

Noun

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin taurus; from its having been discovered in ox bile

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“Taurine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taurine. Accessed 24 Oct. 2021.

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taurine

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tau·rine | \ ˈtȯ-ˌrēn

Medical Definition of taurine

: a colorless crystalline acid C₂H₇NO₃S that is synthesized in the body from cysteine and methionine, is similar to amino acids but is not a component of proteins, and is involved in various physiological functions (as bile acid conjugation and cell membrane stabilization)