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vitamer
[vi´tah-mer]one of multiple related chemical compounds possessing a given vitamin activity.
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vi·ta·mer
(vī'tă-mĕr),One of two or more similar compounds capable of fulfilling a specific vitamin function in the body; for example, niacin, niacinamide.
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vitamer
(vī′tə-mər)n.
One of two or more related chemical substances that fulfill the same specific vitamin function.
vi′ta·mer′ic (-mĕr′ĭk) adj.
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vi·ta·mer
(vī'tă-mĕr)One of two or more similar compounds capable of fulfilling a specific vitamin function in the body, e.g., niacin, niacinamide.
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