histidine /his·ti·dine/ (his´tĭ-din) (-dēn) an essential amino acid obtainable from many proteins by the action of sulfuric acid and water; it is necessary for optimal growth in infants. Its decarboxylation results in formation of histamine. Symbols His and H.
histidine (His) 
histidine (his´tidēn),
his·ti·dine (h s t-d n , -dn)n. Abbr. His An amino acid that is essential for tissue growth and repair. |
histidine (His)
[his′tidēn]
Etymology: Gk, histos, tissue
a basic amino acid found in many proteins and a precursor of histamine. It is an essential amino acid in infants. See also amino acid, protein.
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Chemical structure of histidine
histidine (his´tidēn),
n an essential amino acids for infants and children. See also amino acid.
histidine
His; a naturally occurring amino acid, essential for optimal growth of the young; its decarboxylation results in formation of histamine.
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