Vitamin B<sub>6</sub> dictionary definition | vitamin B<sub>6</sub> defined

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Any of several water-soluble pyridine derivatives, especially pyridoxine, that are coenzymes in amino acid synthesis and are important in protein and fat metabolism and in healthy nerve function. Vitamin B₆ is found in liver, whole-grain foods, fish, yeast, and many vegetables.

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Noun

(uncountable)

pyridoxine.

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vitamin b~lt;sb~gt;6~lt;/sb~gt; - Medical Definition

n.

Any of several water-soluble pyridine derivatives, including pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine, and their phosphate esters, found in fish, poultry, potatoes, legumes, whole grains, and enriched foods, and serving as coenzymes in many biochemical processes, especially amino acid synthesis and the formation of neurotransmitters.

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