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norleucine

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nor·​leu·​cine | \ (ˈ)nȯr-ˈlü-ˌsēn How to pronounce norleucine (audio) \

Medical Definition of norleucine

: a crystalline amino acid C6H13NO2 isomeric with leucine

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“Norleucine.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/norleucine. Accessed 25 Oct. 2021.

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