
Meaning of THIAMINE
| Pronunciation: | | 'thIumin
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WordNet Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | [n] a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth |
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| | Synonyms: | | aneurin, antiberiberi factor, thiamin, vitamin B1 |
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| | See Also: | | B, B complex, B vitamin, B-complex vitamin, vitamin B, vitamin B complex | |
Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A water-soluble vitamin the body needs to make enzymes to break down carbohydrates. It is found in foods such as beans, green vegetables, egg yolk, liver, corn, and brown rice. |
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