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histidine

his·ti·dine
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [his-ti-deen, -din]
    • /ˈhɪs tɪˌdin, -dɪn/
    • /ˈhɪ.stə.ˌdin/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [his-ti-deen, -din]
    • /ˈhɪs tɪˌdin, -dɪn/

Definitions of histidine word

  • noun histidine an essential amino acid, C 3 H 3 N 2 CH 2 CH(NH 2)COOH, that is a constituent of proteins and is important as the iron-binding site in hemoglobin. Symbol: H. Abbreviation: His; 1
  • noun histidine A basic amino acid that is a constituent of most proteins. It is an essential nutrient in the diet of vertebrates, and is the source from which histamine is derived in the body. 1
  • noun histidine a nonessential amino acid that occurs in most proteins: a precursor of histamine 0
  • noun histidine a nonessential amino acid, C3H3N2CH2CH(NH)2COOH, that is essential for growth in infancy 0

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Origin of histidine

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; hist- + -id3 + -ine2

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Parts of speech for Histidine

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histidine popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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