intrinsic factor

Other forms: intrinsic factors

Definitions of intrinsic factor
  1. noun
    a substance produced by the mucosa of the stomach and intestines that is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12
    “lack of intrinsic factor can result in pernicious anemia”
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    factor
    anything that contributes causally to a result
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