cysteine

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Pronunciation

/ˈsɪs.təˌiːn/

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/ˈsɪs.təˌiːn/ · /ˈsɪs.tə.ɪn/ · /ˈsɪs.tiˌiːn/ · /ˈsɪs.ti.ɪn/ · /ˈsɪs.təˌin/ · /ˈsɪs.tiˌin/ · /ˈsɪˌstin/

Definition of cysteine

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(countable, uncountable)A sulphur-containing nonessential amino acid C₃H₇NO₂S found in most animal proteins; it readily oxidizes to cystine.

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An alteration of cystine, see -eine.

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