leucine
noun
leu·cine
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Definition of leucine
: a white crystalline essential amino acid C6H13NO2 that is obtained by the hydrolysis of dietary protein (as of eggs, soy, or fish) and plays an important role in various physiological functions (as the regulation of insulin secretion and stimulation of protein synthesis in skeletal muscle)
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leucine
noun
leu·cine
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Medical Definition of leucine
: a white crystalline essential amino acid C6H13NO2 obtained by the hydrolysis of most dietary proteins
—abbreviation Leu