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Meaning of BIOTIN

Pronunciation:  'bIutin

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a B vitamin that aids in body growth
 
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 Synonyms: vitamin H
 
 See Also: B, B complex, B vitamin, B-complex vitamin, vitamin B, vitamin B complex

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: A water-soluble vitamin (a member of the B complex vitamins) that is important because it replenishes an intermediate in the Krebs cycle. It is also used in biochemistry to detect certain protein and DNA interaction.
 

 

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