Synonyms for tryptophan
ˈtrɪp təˌfæn; -ˌfeɪntryp·to·phan

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1. tryptophannoun

   Synonyms:
   Trp

2. tryptophannoun

   An essential amino acid having an indole side chain; it is present in many foods, especially chocolate, oats, bananas and milk; it is essential for normal growth and development and is the precursor of serotonin and niacin.

   Synonyms:
   Trp

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1. tryptophan, tryptophanenoun

   an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin

   Synonyms:
   tryptophane

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1. • Essential Amino Acid

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. tryptophan

   Synonyms:
   2-amino-3-(-indolyl)-propionic acid, Trp, W

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1. David Gruber:

   The exciting part of this study is the description of an entirely new form of marine biofluorescence from sharks -- one that is based on brominated tryptophan-kynurenine small-molecule metabolites.

2. Michael Grandner:

   There is a real lack of studies that show that specific nutrients can influence sleep, either better or worse. There are a few exceptions. Tryptophan has been shown to induce sleep.

3. Amy Adams:

   Tart cherry juice can increase our bodies' ability to use tryptophan, which is an amino acid linked to sleep. Tart cherry also has a high melatonin concentration, research says 8 oz of tart cherry juice in the morning and nighttime for as little as two weeks can significantly reduce insomnia.