Meaning of PYRIDOXINE
| Pronunciation: | | `piri'dâkseen
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| | Definition: | | [n] a B vitamin that is essential for metabolism of amino acids and starch |
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| | Synonyms: | | adermin, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine, vitamin B6 |
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| | See Also: | | B, B complex, B vitamin, B-complex vitamin, vitamin B, vitamin B complex | |
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| | Definition: | | Any of the various derivatives of pyroxidine; this water-soluble vitamin is a critical coenzyme in the metabolism of amino acids. It is found in most foods, such as meats, liver, vegetables, whole-grain cereals and egg yolks. |
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