alloisoleucine

noun

al·​lo·​iso·​leu·​cine ˌal-ō-ˌī-sə-ˈlü-ˌsēn How to pronounce alloisoleucine (audio)
: either of two stereoisomers of isoleucine of which one is present in bodily fluids of individuals affected with maple syrup urine disease

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“Alloisoleucine.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/alloisoleucine. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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