amino

/ˈæmiːnoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of organic compound found in the body, especially one that serves as a building block of proteins.

“The amino acids in the food helped to repair the muscles after a workout.”

2. suffix

Indicating something is related to amino acids or amine compounds.

“Amino therapy is a new approach to treating certain medical conditions.”

Synonyms

  • amine
  • amino acid

Antonyms

  • keto