# methylarginine

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Any methyl derivative of arginine, but especially 2-amino-5-[(N’-methylcarbamimidoyl)amino]pentanoic acid, which is an inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase

## Etymology
From methyl + arginine.

## Source
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