lysine
noun/ˈlaɪsiːn/
Frequency rank: #17,130 most common English word
Meaning
An essential amino acid required for protein synthesis and various bodily functions, which must be obtained through diet.
Example sentence
Meat, eggs, and dairy products are rich sources of lysine, an essential amino acid the body cannot produce on its own.
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