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- noun
folic acid
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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A deficiency of the nutrient folic acid also called folacin causes cell changes that lead to cervical cancer.
The New Super-Nutrition Ph.D. Richard A. Passwater 1991
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A deficiency of the nutrient folic acid also called folacin causes cell changes that lead to cervical cancer.
The New Super-Nutrition Ph.D. Richard A. Passwater 1991
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Folic acid: Also called folate, folacin, or vitamin B9, folic acid is a B vitamin involved in producing thymidine for DNA replication.
You Staying Young MEHMET C. OZ 2007
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Folic acid: Also called folate, folacin, or vitamin B9, folic acid is a B vitamin involved in producing thymidine for DNA replication.
You Staying Young MEHMET C. OZ 2007
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Folic acid: Also called folate, folacin, or vitamin B9, folic acid is a B vitamin involved in producing thymidine for DNA replication.
You Staying Young MEHMET C. OZ 2007
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However, sunlight destroys vitamins A and riboflavin, and high temperatures destroy vitamins A, C, folacin and thiamin14 by increasing oxidation.
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Vitamins A, C, E, and folacin oxidize, meaning that their chemical structure is altered, and their nutritional value reduced.
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Among the kid-friendly recipes we made at Montcrest were a whole-grain version of Rice Krispies squares, quinoa sushi (quinoa is not technically a grain but is packed with iron, potassium, folacin and riboflavin) and steel cut oatmeal pancakes.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Lucy Waverman 2010
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Among the kid-friendly recipes we made at Montcrest were a whole-grain version of Rice Krispies squares, quinoa sushi (quinoa is not technically a grain but is packed with iron, potassium, folacin and riboflavin) and steel cut oatmeal pancakes.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Lucy Waverman 2010
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A high value would indicate a larger red blood cells such as in macrocytic anemia of a folacin deficiency or pernicious anemia from a B12 deficiency.
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