lysine
noun
ly·sine
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Definition of lysine
: a crystalline essential amino acid C6H14N2O2 obtained from the hydrolysis of various proteins
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For example, grains are low in lysine, while beans and nuts are low in methionine, the FDA says. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "Does It Make a Difference if You Get Your Protein from Plants or Animals?," 28 Aug. 2019 For instance, grains are low in an amino acid called lysine, while beans and nuts are low in methionine. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "Here's What Actually Happens in Your Body When You Eat Protein," 20 June 2019 Cocktails include vitamin C, B12, magnesium, calcium, B5, glutamine, zinc, arginine, glutathione, or lysine. — Amy Bartner, Indianapolis Star, "Hungover? This place on Mass Ave. will inject you with a remedy," 31 May 2018 There isn’t much valid scientific evidence to support L-lysine and bromelain’s flu-busting abilities, Dr. Adalja says. — Korin Miller, SELF, "We Asked Infectious Disease Experts to Rank 5 Flu-Prevention Products," 20 Mar. 2018 Nurofen Back Pain, Nurofen Period Pain, Nurofen Migraine Pain and Nurofen Tension Headache all contain 342mg of ibuprofen lysine. — Elisabeth Perlman, Newsweek, "Nurofen Manufacturer's Headache," 13 Apr. 2016 The product itself has a clear, pointed pencil tip made of lauroyl lysine and silica, both common ingredients in all-over face primers. — Bella Gerard, Health.com, "The One Product That Can Make Your Lip Color Last All Day," 5 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lysine.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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lysine
noun
ly·sine
| \ ˈlī-ˌsēn
\
\
Medical Definition of lysine
: a crystalline essential amino acid C6H14N2O2 obtained from the hydrolysis of various proteins
—abbreviation Lys