Meaning of NICOTINIC ACID

Pronunciation:			`niku'tinik 'asid
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a B vitamin essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract
	Synonyms:		niacin
	See Also:		B, B complex, B vitamin, B-complex vitamin, vitamin B, vitamin B complex
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		This vitamin is necessary for the synthesis of various enzymes and acts to reduce blood cholesterol. A deficiency in this vitamin causes pellagra, which is characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea, and inflammation of the mucous membranes.