Meaning Of The Word Hydroxyproline

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What's The Definition Of Hydroxyproline?

hydroxyproline in American English
a nonessential amino acid, HOC4H7NCOOH, found in connective tissue, esp. collagens
noun: a nutritionally nonessential amino acid, C5H9NO3, found chiefly in collagen

hydroxyproline in British English
noun: an amino acid occurring in some proteins, esp collagen. Formula: (OH)C4 H7N(COOH)

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