Definitions of water-soluble vitamin
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any vitamin that is soluble in water
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B, B complex, B vitamin, B-complex vitamin, vitamin B, vitamin B complex
originally thought to be a single vitamin but now separated into several B vitamins
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bioflavinoid, citrin, vitamin P
a vitamin that maintains the resistance of cell and capillary walls to permeation
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C, ascorbic acid, vitamin C
a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy
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choline
a B-complex vitamin that is a constituent of lecithin; essential in the metabolism of fat
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inositol
an optically inactive alcohol that is a component of the vitamin B complex
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pantothen, pantothenic acid
a vitamin of the vitamin B complex that performs an important role in the oxidation of fats and carbohydrates and certain amino acids; occurs in many foods
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aneurin, antiberiberi factor, thiamin, thiamine, vitamin B1
a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth
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antipernicious anemia factor, cobalamin, cyanocobalamin, vitamin B12
a B vitamin that is used to treat pernicious anemia
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hepatoflavin, lactoflavin, ovoflavin, riboflavin, vitamin B2, vitamin G
a B vitamin that prevents skin lesions and weight loss
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adermin, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine, pyridoxine, vitamin B6
a B vitamin that is essential for metabolism of amino acids and starch
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folacin, folate, folic acid, pteroylglutamic acid, pteroylmonoglutamic acid, vitamin Bc, vitamin M
a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction
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niacin, nicotinic acid
a B vitamin essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract
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biotin, vitamin H
a B vitamin that aids in body growth
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vitamin
any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism
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