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arginine

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1 Definition of arginine

Meaning of arginine: One of the twenty common amino acids (building blocks of proteins).

One of the twenty common amino acids (building blocks of proteins). Arginine is being studied as a nutritional supplement in the treatment and prevention of cancer and other conditions. Also called L-arginine.

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