Definition

A type of amino acid that is important for the growth and repair of tissues in the body.

Example

Histidine is essential for the production of hemoglobin in the blood.

Conversation

Have you heard about histidine?

Yeah, it's one of those essential amino acids, right?

Exactly! It's really important for tissue growth and repair.

I should probably check if I get enough histidine in my diet.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Histidine is derived from the Greek word "histos" (meaning tissue) and the suffix "-idine" (used in chemistry to denote a class of compounds). The word refers to an amino acid that is important in the structure of proteins, particularly in tissues.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tissue' ('histos') to remember that histidine is an amino acid important for the structure of proteins in tissues.

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