Pyridoxine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌpɪɹɪˈdɒksɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pyridoxine is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A derivative of pyridine, 4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol, found in fish, liver, cereals and yeast, and essential for the metabolism of amino acids and starch.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A derivative of pyridine, 4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol, found in fish, liver, cereals and yeast, and essential for the metabolism of amino acids and starch.
Word Forms
- pyridoxines
Synonyms for pyridoxine
Depending on context, synonyms include adermin, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pyridoxamine, pyridoxal, adermin, pyridoxin, deoxypyridoxine, pyridoxyl.
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