'C5H9NO3' definitions:

Definition of 'C5H9NO3'

From: GCIDE

hydroxyproline \hydroxyproline\ n. A crystalline amino acid (C5H9NO3), a hydroxylated proline, obtained by hydrolysis of gelatin or collagen. Chemically it is 4-hydroxy-L-proline. It is classified as nonessential for growth in rats. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]