Meaning of PANTOTHENIC ACID
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a vitamin of the vitamin B complex that performs an important role in the oxidation of fats and carbohydrates and certain amino acids; occurs in many foods |
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| | Synonyms: | | pantothen |
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| | See Also: | | acid, B, B complex, B vitamin, B-complex vitamin, vitamin B, vitamin B complex | |
| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A vitamin found in all human cells which is a constituent of coenzyme A; it is a vital nutrient for some animal species, but humans don't seem to show any ill effects from a dietary deficiency of this vitamin. |
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