nonessential amino acids


non·es·sen·tial a·mi·no ac·ids

those amino acids that may be synthesized by an organism and are thus not required as such in its diet.

non·es·sen·tial a·mi·no ac·ids

(non'ĕ-sen'shăl ă-mē'nō as'idz) Those amino acids that may be synthesized by an organism and are thus not required as such in its diet.