Tyrosine (Tyr) at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Tyrosine (Tyr)? A Phenolic alpha amino acid; a precursor of the hormones epinephrine, norepinephrine, thyroxine, and triiodothyronine, and of the black pigment melanin.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Jacob
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