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1. n. any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes Source: ecdict

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essential acids amino animals cells compounds consist constituents diet eggs group growth large legumes living meat milk nitrogenous obtained organic polymers repair tissues

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