taurin

/tɔːˈrɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of steroid hormone produced by the testes and involved in the development of male characteristics.

“The taurin levels in the patient’s blood were found to be significantly higher than normal.”

2. noun

A salt or ester of taurine, a conditionally essential amino acid found in many animal tissues.

“Taurin is a common ingredient in many energy drinks and supplements.”

Synonyms

  • 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid
  • taurine

Antonyms

  • none