amino acid
amino acid
Noun
pl: amino acids
This term is used primarily in biological and chemical contexts to describe the building blocks of proteins. It carries a neutral, scientific connotation and is standard across academic, medical, and nutritional registers.
While the term is countable, it is frequently encountered in the plural form when discussing the diverse set of molecules required for human health, such as the distinction between essential and non-essential amino acids.
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Examples
The human body requires eight essential amino acids that must be obtained through diet.
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