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Noun: arginine  'aa(r)-ju,neen
  1. A bitter tasting amino acid found in proteins and necessary for nutrition; its absence from the diet leads to a reduced production of spermatozoa
    "Arginine supplements are sometimes used by athletes to enhance performance"

Derived forms: arginines

Type of: essential amino acid

Encyclopedia: Arginine