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cysteine

noun

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Pronunciation: /ˈsɪs.təˌiːn/ / /ˈsɪs.tə.ɪn/ / /ˈsɪs.tiˌiːn/

noun

Etymology: An alteration of cystine, see -eine.

  1. A sulphur-containing nonessential amino acid C₃H₇NO₂S found in most animal proteins; it readily oxidizes to cystine.
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