Advertisement
Advertisement
biotin
[ bahy-uh-tin ]
noun
, Biochemistry.
- a crystalline, water-soluble vitamin, C 10 H 16 O 3 N 2 S, of the vitamin B complex, that is present in all living cells and functions as a growth factor and as a catalyst in carboxylation reactions.
biotin
/ ˈbaɪətɪn /
noun
- a vitamin of the B complex, abundant in egg yolk and liver, deficiency of which causes dermatitis and loss of hair. Formula: C 10 H 16 N 2 O 3 S See also avidin
biotin
/ bī′ə-tĭn /
- A water-soluble organic acid belonging to the vitamin B complex that is important in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fatty acids. It is also a cofactor for some coenzymes that catalyze the synthesis of organic acids in the body. Biotin is found in liver, egg yolks, milk, yeast, and some vegetables. Chemical formula: C 10 H 16 N 2 O 3 S.
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of biotin1
C20: biot- from Greek biotē life, way of life + -in
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse