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noun Biochemistry.
a glycoprotein, secreted by the gastric mucosa, that is involved in the intestinal absorption of vitamin B12.
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Origin of intrinsic factor
First recorded in 1925–30
Words nearby intrinsic factor
intrigue, intrigued, intriguing, intrinsic, intrinsically, intrinsic factor, intrinsic semiconductor, intro, introduce, introduction, introductory
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British Dictionary definitions for intrinsic factor
intrinsic factor
noun
biochem a glycoprotein, secreted by the stomach, the presence of which is necessary for the absorption of cyanocobalamin (vitamin B 12) in the intestine
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