tryp|to|phan

tryp|to|phan
tryp|to|phan «TRIHP tuh fan», noun.
a colorless, solid, essential amino acid formed from proteins by the digestive action of trypsin. Formula: C11H12N2O2
[< tryptic + Greek phaínein to appear]

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