(biochemistry) An essential amino acid C₆H₉N₃O₂ found in most animal proteins; essential for tissue growth and repair.

plural of histidine

Dated form of histidine.

plural of histidin

The anion formed from histidine; any salt containing this anion

plural of histidinate

A rare autosomal recessive metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme histidase.

Relating to, or exhibiting, histidinemia.