See Also: anadem(dictionary)
glutamic(dictionary)
glutamic(medicine)
Glutamic acid(medicine)
glutamic acid(encyclopedia)
glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase(medicine)
glutamic-pyruvic transaminase(medicine)
glutamic-aspartic transaminase(medicine)
glutamic acid hydrochloride(medicine)
glutamic acid dehydrogenases(medicine)

glutamic acid (sh) and anadem (iou)


glutamic acid (sh)




One of the nonessential amino acids, closely related to glutamine.

The two constitute a substantial fraction of the amino acids in many proteins (10-20% in many cases and up to 45% in some plant proteins). An important metabolic intermediate as well as a neurotransmitter molecule in the central nervous system, glutamic acid finds uses in medicine and biochemical research. Its sodium salt is the Food flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate (MSG).


anadem (iou)



anadem noun. poet. E17.
[Latin anadema from Greek = head-band. Cf. DIADEM.]
A wreath for the head, usu. of flowers; a chaplet, a garland.