Definitions

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  • noun folic acid

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  • noun a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[fol(ic) ac(id) + –in.]

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Examples

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • However, sunlight destroys vitamins A and riboflavin, and high temperatures destroy vitamins A, C, folacin and thiamin14 by increasing oxidation.

    14. Saving seeds for planting 1991

  • Vitamins A, C, E, and folacin oxidize, meaning that their chemical structure is altered, and their nutritional value reduced.

    14. Saving seeds for planting 1991

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows 2009

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