biotin
[ bahy-uh-tin ]
/ ˈbaɪ ə tɪn /
noun Biochemistry.
a crystalline, water-soluble vitamin, C10H16O3N2S, of the vitamin B complex, that is present in all living cells and functions as a growth factor and as a catalyst in carboxylation reactions.
Nearby words
bioterrorism, biotherapy, biotic, biotic factor, biotic potential, biotin, biotinide, biotite, biotope, biotoxicology, biotoxin
Origin of biotin
Also called vitamin H.
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British Dictionary definitions for biotin
biotin
/ (ˈbaɪətɪn) /
noun
a vitamin of the B complex, abundant in egg yolk and liver, deficiency of which causes dermatitis and loss of hair. Formula: C 10 H 16 N 2 O 3 SSee also avidin
Word Origin for biotin
C20: biot- from Greek biotē life, way of life + -in
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Medicine definitions for biotin
biotin
[ bī′ə-tĭn ]
n.
A colorless crystalline vitamin of the vitamin B complex, essential for the activity of many enzyme systems and found in large quantities in liver, egg yolk, milk, and yeast.
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Science definitions for biotin
biotin
[ bī′ə-tĭn ]
A water-soluble organic acid belonging to the vitamin B complex that is important in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fatty acids. It is also a cofactor for some coenzymes that catalyze the synthesis of organic acids in the body. Biotin is found in liver, egg yolks, milk, yeast, and some vegetables. Chemical formula: C10H16N2O3S.
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