biotin

noun bi·o·tin \ˈbī-ə-tən\

Definition of BIOTIN

: a colorless crystalline growth vitamin C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃S of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk

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International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek biotos life, sustenance; akin to Greek bios

First Known Use: 1936

Medical Dictionary

noun bi·o·tin \ˈbī-ət-ən\

: a colorless crystalline growth vitamin C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃S of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk—called also vitamin H

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