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lysine
- /ˈlaɪsiːn/
Where it comes from
From lysis + -ine, in reference to its tendency to participate in catalysis.
noun lysines
- An amino acid, C₆H₁₄N₂O₂, in L- or D-forms.
- The L-form of such a molecule, as it occurs in living organisms; in humans it is an essential amino acid. Lysine is an essential amino acid required for many body functions, including growth and bone development in children; calcium absorption and maintenance of the correct nitrogen balance in the body; maintenance of lean body mass; production of antibodies, hormones, and enzymes; collagen formation an
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Talk about this word "lysine." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/lysine. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. lysine. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/lysine "lysine." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/lysine.Cite this
@misc{lysine_2026,
title = {lysine},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/lysine},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
