Nearby words
nhl, nhs, nhtsa, ni, nia, niacin, niacinamide, niagara, niagara falls, niagara green, niagara-on-the-lake
Origin of niacin
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British Dictionary definitions for niacin
Word Origin for niacin
C20: from ni (cotinic) ac (id) + -in
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Medicine definitions for niacin
niacin
[ nī′ə-sĭn ]
n.
A crystalline acid that is a component of the vitamin B complex and is used to treat and prevent pellagra.nicotinic acid
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Science definitions for niacin
niacin
[ nī′ə-sĭn ]
A water-soluble organic acid belonging to the vitamin B complex that is important in carbohydrate metabolism. It is a pyridine derivative and is a precursor of the coenzyme NAD. Niacin is found in liver, fish, and whole-grain foods. Deficiency of niacin in the diet causes pellagra. Also called nicotinic acid. Chemical formula: C6H5NO2.
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