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"cysteine" has 2 syllables: cystein-e.
noun
"Cysteine" has 2 syllables: cystein · e.
Cysteine: A sulphur-containing nonessential amino acid C3H7NO2S found in most animal proteins; it readily oxidizes to cystine.
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