HyperDic: cysteine

English > 1 sense of the word cysteine:
NOUNsubstancecysteinean amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins
English > cysteine: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningAn amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine.
Broaderamino acid, aminoalkanoic acidorganic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group
Spanishcisteína
Catalancisteïna

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