Amino

/əˈmiː.noʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A compound containing both a carboxyl (-COOH) and an amino (-NH2) group, especially one that is a building block of proteins.

Amino acids are essential for the synthesis of proteins in the body.

Any of the 20 standard amino acids that are used by living organisms to create proteins.

During metabolism, the body can produce some amino acids from others.

A compound derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by organic groups.

Glutamine is an amino acid that plays a critical role in many metabolic processes.

prefix

Relating to or derived from amino acids.

Amino sugars are important components of biological structures such as cell walls.

Indicating a relationship with amino acids in chemical terms.

Amino functional groups are essential in the formation of peptide bonds.

From the term 'amino' derived from ammonium.

amino acid

A simple organic compound that contains both a carboxyl (—COOH) and an amino (—NH2) group.

amino group

A functional group consisting of a nitrogen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms.

amino therapy

A therapeutic regimen involving amino acids.

protein

A large, complex molecule composed of one or more long chains of amino acids.

amine

An organic compound derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by organic groups.

peptide

A compound consisting of two or more amino acids linked in a chain.

Amino as a social platform for communities centered around interests.

I joined an amino to connect with other fans of the show.