|
|
| bi·o·tin [ b ətin ] |
noun |
|
| Definition: |
| |
vitamin B component: a B complex vitamin found in egg yolk and liver, used in fat metabolism. Deficiency can lead to dermatitis, loss of appetite, hair loss, and anemia. C10H16N2O3S
|
| [Mid-20th century. < Greek biotos "life, sustenance" < bios "life"] |
|
