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Definition of Isoleucine
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Isoleucine: An amino acid, one of the 20 building blocks of protein. A dietary essential amino acid, isoleucine is needed for optimal growth in childhood. It is one of the three branched-chain amino acids. Symbol: Ile.