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an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin

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  1. n. an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
  2. n an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin