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Definition of Amino acid, branched-chain

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Amino acid, branched-chain: One of the amino acids that has a branch chain, namely, Leucine, isoleucine, and valine.