folinic acid

American  

[foh-lin-ik] / foʊˈlɪn ɪk /

noun

Biochemistry, Pharmacology.

1. a crystalline, slightly water-soluble solid, C 20 H 23 N 7 O 7 , produced by fermentation or derived from folic acid, used in medicine in the treatment of certain anemias.

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Etymology

Origin of folinic acid

First recorded in 1945–50; fol(ic) + -in ² + -ic

Example Sentences

Leucovorin is a form of folate, or vitamin B9, referred to as folinic acid.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Some research has shown that unlike regular folic acid, folinic acid can more easily cross the blood brain barrier and address a deficiency of the vitamin.

From BBC

Also known as folinic acid, leucovorin is a form of the B vitamin folate.

From Los Angeles Times

She was advised to immediately stop taking methotrexate and Enbrel and begin high doses of folinic acid, which counters the effects of methotrexate.

From Washington Post