hydroxytryptophan

English

Etymology

hydroxy- +‎ tryptophan

Noun

hydroxytryptophan (plural hydroxytryptophans)

  1. (organic chemistry) A hydroxy derivative of tryptophan; especially 5-hydroxytryptophan which is a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin

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