threonine

noun

thre·o·nine | \ ˈthrē-ə-ˌnēn

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Definition of threonine

: a colorless crystalline essential amino acid C₄H₉NO₃

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The first known use of threonine was in 1936

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threonine

noun

thre·o·nine | \ ˈthrē-ə-ˌnēn

\

Medical Definition of threonine

: a colorless crystalline essential amino acid C₄H₉NO₃ that is found in various proteins —abbreviation Thr

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