vitamin b

Main Entry: ri·bo·fla·vin
Pronunciation: "rI-b&-'flA-v&n, 'rI-b&-"
Variant: also ri·bo·fla·vine /-"vEn/
Function: noun
: a yellow crystalline compound C₁₇H₂₀N₄O₆ that is a growth-promoting member of the vitamin Bcomplex and occurs both free (as in milk) and combined (as in liver) called also lactoflavin, ovoflavin, vitamin B₂

Main Entry: thi·a·mine
Pronunciation: 'thI-&-m&n, -"mEn
Variant: also thi·a·min /-m&n/
Function:noun
: a vitamin (C₁₂H₁₇N₄OS)Cl of the B complex that is an amino hydroxy quaternary ammonium water-soluble salt containing a thiazole ring and apyrimidine ring, that occurs widely both free (as in the germs of cereals and hulls of grain) and combined (as in yeast and in animal tissues like liver, kidneys, and heart) but is usually synthesizedcommercially, that functions in the body as a cocarboxylase and is essential for conversion of carbohydrate to fat and for normal nervous functions, and that is used in nutrition (as in vitaminpreparations and in enriching flour and bread) and in medicine called also vitamin B₁

Main Entry: vitamin B
Function: noun
1 : VITAMIN B COMPLEX
2 : any of numerous members of the vitamin B complex; especially : THIAMINE

Main Entry: vitamin B
Pronunciation: -'bE-'sE
Function: noun
: FOLIC ACID

Main Entry: vitamin B
Pronunciation: -'bE-'w&n
Function: noun
: THIAMINE

Main Entry: vitamin B
Pronunciation: -"bE-"sev-&n-'tEn
Function: noun
: LAETRILE

Main Entry: vitamin B
Pronunciation: -'bE-'siks
Function: noun
: pyridoxine or a closely related compound found widely in combined form and consideredessential to vertebrate nutrition

Main Entry: vitamin B
Pronunciation: -'bE-'tE
Function: noun
: CARNITINE

Main Entry: vitamin B
Pronunciation: -'bE-'thrE
Function: noun
: NIACIN

Main Entry: vitamin B
Pronunciation: -'bE-'twelv
Function: noun
1 : a complex cobalt-containing compoundC₆₃H₈₈CoN₁₄O₁₄P that occurs especially in liver, is essential to normal blood formation, neural function, and growth, and is used especially in treatingpernicious and related anemias and in animal feed as a growth factor called also cyanocobalamin
2 : any of several compounds similar to vitamin B₁₂ in action buthaving different chemistry

Main Entry: vitamin B
Pronunciation: -'bE-'tü
Function: noun
: RIBOFLAVIN

riboflavin ri·bo·fla·vin (rī'bō-flā'vĭn, -bə-)
n.
An orange-yellow crystalline compound that is the principal growth-promoting factor in the vitamin B complex, naturally occurring in milk, leafy vegetables, fresh meat, and egg yolks. Also called lactoflavin, vitamin B₂.

thiamine thi·a·mine (thī'ə-mĭn, -mēn') or thi·a·min (-mĭn)
n.
A vitamin of the vitamin B complex, found in meat, yeast, and the bran coat of grains, and necessary for carbohydrate metabolism and normal neural activity. Also called vitamin B₁.

vitamin B n.

1. Vitamin B complex.

2. A member of the vitamin B complex, especially thiamine.

riboflavin   (rī'bō-flā'vĭn)  Pronunciation Key  A water-soluble compound belonging to the vitamin B complex that is important in carbohydrate metabolism and the maintenance of mucous membranes. Riboflavin is found in milk, leafy vegetables, meat, and egg yolks. Also called vitamin B2. Chemical formula: C17H20N4O6.

thiamine   (thī'ə-mĭn)  Pronunciation Key  A water-soluble pyrimidine derivative belonging to the vitamin B complex that is important in carbohydrate metabolism and normal activity of the nervous system. It is found in pork, organ meats, whole grain cereals, legumes, and nuts. Deficiency of thiamine in the diet results in beriberi. Also called vitamin B1. Chemical formula: C12H17ClN4OS.

vitamin B   Vitamin B complex. A member of the vitamin B complex, especially thiamine (vitamin B1).