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essential amino acid
noun
, Biochemistry.
- any amino acid that is required by an animal for growth but that cannot be synthesized by the animal's cells and must be supplied in the diet.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of essential amino acid1
First recorded in 1935–40
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Example Sentences
For example, technically potatoes contain all the essential amino acids you need to survive.
From Popular-Science
All of these high-protein options are also rich in leucine, an essential amino acid involved in the growth and repair of muscle, skin, and bone.
From Outside Online
The premise is this: turkey is chock-full of a soporific essential amino acid, tryptophan, one of the 22 essential amino acids.
From The Daily Beast
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