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pyridoxine Definition

pyri·dox·ine (pir′ə däk′sēn′, -sin)

noun

a complex pyridine, CHNO, one of the vitamins of the B group, found in various foods and prepared synthetically, usually as the hydrochloride: known to prevent nutritional dermatitis in rats

Etymology: pyrid(ine) + ox(y)- + -ine

pyridoxine Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Vitamin B6 is a family of compounds, including pyridoxine, pyridoxamine, and pyridoxal.

Modifies a noun

  • hydrochloride: Effect of pyridoxine hydrochloride ( Vitamin B6 ) upon depression associated with oral contraception.
  • dependency: Consider a trial of pyridoxine if pyridoxine dependency is suspected.

Browse dictionary entries near pyridoxine

  1. ‹ pyridoxamine
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  7. ‹ pyretic
  8. ‹ pyrethrum
  9. ‹ pyrethrin
  10. ‹ pyrenoid
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