tryptophan

/ˈtɹɪptə(ʊ)fan/

noun

  1. 1

    An essential amino acid having an indole side chain; it is present in many foods, especially chocolate, oats, bananas and milk; it is essential for normal growth and development and is the precursor of serotonin and niacin; any specific form of this compound, or any derivative of it.

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