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Definition of Vitamin

1. Noun. Any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism.

Definition of Vitamin

1. Noun. Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function; found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically; deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders. ¹

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Definition of Vitamin

1. any of various organic substances essential to proper nutrition [n -S]

Medical Definition of Vitamin

1. An essential low molecular weight organic compound required in trace amounts for normal growth and metabolic processes. They usually serve as components of coenzyme systems. For humans Vitamin A, the B series, C, D1 and D2, E and K are required. Deficiencies of one or more vitamins in the nutrient supply result in deficiency diseases. (11 Nov 1997)

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