n. An organic compound formed from three amino acids joined by peptide bonds.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A condensation-product resulting from the union of three amino-acid radicals, as alanyl-leueyl-glycin. Products of this order are possibly formed during proteolytic digestion. See digestion products.
Word Usage
"This transdermal delivery system allows the mitochondria to receive increased levels of this protective tripeptide."