arginine

[ahr-juh-neen, -nahyn, -nin]

noun

Biochemistry.

1. an essential amino acid, C 6 H 14 N 4 O 2 : the free amino acid increases insulin secretion and is converted to urea in the liver by arginase. Arg; R

arginine

/ ˈɑːdʒɪˌnaɪn /

noun

1. an essential amino acid of plant and animal proteins, necessary for nutrition and for the production of excretory urea

arginine

1. An amino acid that is essential for children but not for adults. Chemical formula: C ₆ H ₁₄ N ₄ O ₂ .

Word History and Origins

Origin of arginine¹

First recorded in 1885–90, arginine is from the German word Arginin, a name unexplained by its originators

Word History and Origins

Origin of arginine¹

C19: from German Arginin, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

The team noted that although arginine is sold as a dietary supplement, the dose and schedule used in their experiments were designed for research and do not match commercial products.

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The CPD gene normally produces an enzyme responsible for generating the amino acid arginine, which then helps create nitric oxide, a key neurotransmitter involved in nerve signaling.

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All cells need nutrients to grow and multiply, including amino acids like arginine.

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The key to treating the disease is to reduce levels of arginine.

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A simplified and more easily tolerated test uses an infusion of arginine.

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