pyridoxine

English
structure of pyridoxine

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌpɪɹɪˈdɒksɪn/

Noun

pyridoxine (countable and uncountable, plural pyridoxines)

  1. (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.

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