thiamine

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.

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

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thiamine or thiamin

Noun

vitamin B₁, a vitamin found in the outer coat of rice and other grains, a deficiency of which leads to nervous disorders and to beriberi [Greek theion sulphur + vitamin]

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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.

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thiamine - a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth aneurin, antiberiberi factor, thiamin, vitamin B1 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