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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 reflex, intrinsic semiconductor, intrinsic sphincter, intro, introduce
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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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Medical definitions for intrinsic factor
intrinsic factor
n.
A relatively small mucoprotein secreted by the parietal cells of gastric glands and required for adequate absorption of vitamin B12 for production of red blood cells.Castle's intrinsic factor
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