threonine

noun thre·o·nine \ˈthrē-ə-ˌnēn\

Definition of THREONINE

: a colorless crystalline essential amino acid C₄H₉NO₃

probably from threonic acid (C₄H₈O₅)

First Known Use: 1936

Medical Dictionary

noun thre·o·nine \ˈthrē-ə-ˌnēn\

: a colorless crystalline essential amino acid C₄H₉NO₃ that is found in various proteins—abbreviation Thr

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