Definition of Niacin

1. Noun. A B vitamin essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract.

Exact synonyms: Nicotinic Acid
Generic synonyms: B, B Complex, B Vitamin, B-complex Vitamin, Vitamin B, Vitamin B Complex

Definition of Niacin

1. a B vitamin [n -S]

Medical Definition of Niacin

1. Member of the water soluble B vitamin group, used in the production of fatty acids, steroids and cholesterol, deficiency is known as pellagra. Has cholesterol-lowering and vasodilating properties. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Niacin

Nguni
Nguyen Tat Thanh
ngwee
NH
NH2-terminal
nhandu
nhandus
NHS
Ni
Ni
Ni-hard
Ni-hard iron
Ni-resist
Ni-resist iron
niacin (current term)
niacin (current term)
niacinamide
niacinamide
niacinamides
niacins
niacin deficiency
niacin test
Niagara
Niagara Falls
niagara period
Niagara River
nialamide
nialamide
nialamides
Niamey

Other Resources:

Search for Niacin on Dictionary.com!Search for Niacin on Thesaurus.com!Search for Niacin on Google!Search for Niacin on Wikipedia!