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vitamin B complex

noun

Definition of VITAMIN B COMPLEX

:  a group of water-soluble vitamins that are found especially in yeast, seed germs, eggs, liver and flesh, and vegetables and that have varied metabolic functions and include coenzymes and growth factors —called also B complex — compare biotin, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin
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First Known Use of VITAMIN B COMPLEX

1928
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vitamin B complex

noun

Medical Definition of VITAMIN B COMPLEX

:  a group of water-soluble vitamins found especially in yeast, seed germs, eggs, liver and flesh, and vegetables that have varied metabolic functions and include coenzymes and growth factors—called also B complex; see biotin, niacin, pantothenic acid

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