histidine
/ˈhɪstɪdiːn/
noun
- An essential amino acid that the body uses to make proteins and support growth, tissue repair, and the production of histamine.
- The body converts histidine into histamine, which plays a role in immune responses.
- Histidine is found in high amounts in chicken, fish, and eggs.
- A deficiency in histidine can lead to poor growth and skin problems.