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thiamine

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thi·a·mine  (th-mn, -mn) also thi·a·min (-mn)
n.
A vitamin, C12H17ClN4OS, 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.

[Alteration of thiamin : thi(o)- + (vit)amin.]

thiamine [ˈθaɪəˌmiːn -mɪn], thiamin [ˈθaɪəmɪn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) Biochem a soluble white crystalline vitamin that occurs in the outer coat of rice and other grains. It forms part of the vitamin B complex and is essential for carbohydrate metabolism: deficiency leads to nervous disorders and to the disease beriberi. Formula: C12H17ON4SCl.H2O Also called vitamin B1 aneurin
[thio- + (vit)amin]

thiamine  (th-mn)
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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.thiamine - a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth
B complex, B vitamin, B-complex vitamin, vitamin B, vitamin B complex, B - originally thought to be a single vitamin but now separated into several B vitamins
Translations
thiamine [ˈθaɪəmiːn] Ntiamina f
thiamine
nThiamin nt


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