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homoserine

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ho·​mo·​ser·​ine | \ ˌhō-mō-ˈser-ˌēn How to pronounce homoserine (audio) , ˌhäm-ō- How to pronounce homoserine (audio) , -ˈsēr- \

Medical Definition of homoserine

: an amino acid C4H9NO3 that is formed in the conversion of methionine to cysteine — see homocysteine

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“Homoserine.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/homoserine. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.

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