"hydroxytryptophan" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hydroxytryptophans [plural]
Etymology: From hydroxy- + tryptophan. Etymology templates: {{af|en|hydroxy-|tryptophan}} hydroxy- + tryptophan Head templates: {{en-noun}} hydroxytryptophan (plural hydroxytryptophans)
  1. (biochemistry) A hydroxy derivative of tryptophan; especially 5-hydroxytryptophan which is a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin Categories (topical): Amino acids Translations (hydroxy derivative of tryptophan): hydroxytryptofan [masculine] (Czech)

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