First Known Use: 1900
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amino
adjective ami·no \ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)nō\
Definition of AMINO
: relating to, being, or containing an amine group —often used in combination
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Origin of AMINO
International Scientific Vocabulary amine + -o-
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amino
adjective ami·no \ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)nō\
Medical Definition of AMINO
: relating to, being, or containing an amine group—often used in combination
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