Definitions for arginines

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arginines ar·gi·nine

Spelling: [ahr-juh-neen, -nahyn, -nin]

IPA: /ˈɑr dʒəˌnin, -ˌnaɪn, -nɪn/

Arginines is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 371 anagrams from letters in arginines (aegiinnrs).

Definitions for arginines

noun

1. an essential amino acid, C 6 H 14 N 4 O 2 : the free amino acid increases insulin secretion and is converted to urea in the liver by arginase. Symbol: R. Abbreviation: Arg;
2. an essential amino acid, C 6 H 14 N 4 O 2 : the free amino acid increases insulin secretion and is converted to urea in the liver by arginase. Symbol: R. Abbreviation: Arg;

Origin of arginines

First recorded in 1885-90, arginine is from the German word Arginin, a name unexplained by its originators

Examples for arginines

In vertebrates, the basis for the phosphoric acid is creatine, whereas invertebrates have arginine instead.

In vertebrates, the basis for the phosphoric acid is creatine, whereas invertebrates have arginine instead.