noun
essential amino acid
Biochemistry term for an amino acid that cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from food.
必須アミノ酸は食事から摂取する必要がある。
Essential amino acids must be obtained from the diet.
General term for amino acids; 必須アミノ酸 specifies those that are essential.
Compound of 必須 (essential) and アミノ酸 (amino acid).