pyridoxine

Also pyr·i·dox·in

[pir-i-dok-seen, -sin]

noun

Biochemistry.

1. a derivative of pyridine, C 8 H 1 1 NO 3 , occurring in whole-grain cereals, meats, fish, etc., and also made synthetically: required for the prevention of pellagra and the formation of hemoglobin; vitamin B 6 .

pyridoxine

/ ˌpɪrɪˈdɒksiːn /

noun

1. Also: vitamin B6. biochem a derivative of pyridine that is a precursor of the compounds pyridoxal and pyridoxamine

pyridoxine

1. A pyridine derivative that is the main form of vitamin B _6. Chemical formula: C ₈ H ₁₁ NO ₃ .

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyridoxine¹

First recorded in 1935–40; pyrid(ine) + ox(ygen) + -ine ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyridoxine¹

C20: from _pyrid ( _ine ) + _ox ( _ygen ) + _-ine ²

Example Sentences

This kind of epilepsy is called pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy, because it’s treated by giving the patient heavy amounts of vitamin B6, or pyridoxine.

From Salon

Food companies may soon print “vitamin B6” on their labels instead of “pyridoxine,” for instance.

From Washington Post

For more than 40 years, pregnant women around the world sought help for morning sickness through a combination of the two main ingredients in Diclegis: pyridoxine and doxylamine.

From Washington Post

Several lawsuits merged into a single case in 2011 accused Kellogg of deceiving consumers by labeling products as "All Natural" when they contained ingredients such as pyridoxine hydrochloride, calcium pantothenate or hexane-processed soy oil.

From Reuters

Such ingredients occur naturally — wheat germ and flaxseed are sources of pyridoxine hydrochloride, for example — but food companies, as well as makers of vitamins, often use synthetic versions to control costs and ensure consistent supplies.

From New York Times