hydroxytryptophan
English
noun
Definitions
- (organic compound) A hydroxy derivative of tryptophan; especially 5-hydroxytryptophan which is a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin
Etymology
Affix from English tryptophan.
Origin
English
tryptophan
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- fluorotryptophan English
- methyltryptophan English
- tryptophan English
- tryptophanase English
- tryptophanate English
- tryptophanyl English
- tryptophyl English
- Tryptophan German
- トリプトファン Japanese