folate
AmericanEtymology
Origin of folate
First recorded in 1940–1945; fol(ic acid) + -ate 2
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday the FDA said it was in fact approving use of leucovorin for a rare condition called cerebral folate deficiency but not for autism.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
Cabbage is rich in Vitamin C and folate, “which is important for DNA synthesis, for your cells to reproduce themselves,” Beitchman explains.
From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026
Full-fat cheese contains several nutrients relevant to brain health, including fat-soluble vitamins A, D and K2, as well as vitamin B12, folate, iodine, zinc and selenium.
From Science Daily • Feb. 4, 2026
The charity says the suggestion that folate may improve some symptoms comes from trials of a cancer drug known as leucovorin or folinic acid.
From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025
Leucovorin is chemically related to vitamin B9, or folate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 22, 2025
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