citrulline
an amino acid, NH2CONH(CH2)3CHNH2COOH, abundant in watermelons and an intermediate compound in the urea cycle.
Origin of citrulline
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British Dictionary definitions for citrulline
/ (ˈsɪtrəˌliːn) /
an amino acid that occurs in watermelons and is an intermediate in the formation of urea. Formula: NH 2 CONH(CH 2) 3 CHNH 2 COOH
Origin of citrulline
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Scientific definitions for citrulline
[ sĭt′rə-lēn′ ]
An amino acid originally isolated from watermelon, occurring mostly in the liver as an intermediate in the conversion of ornithine to arginine during urea formation. Chemical formula: C6H13N3O3.
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