macronutrient

macronutrient definition - medical

mac·ro·nu·tri·ent (măkˌrō-no͞oˈtrē-ənt)

noun
A nutrient required in large amounts for the normal growth and development of an organism.

The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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