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1. (n.) pantothenic acid
a hydroxy acid, C
Etymology: (1930–35; < Gk pántothen from all quarters (panto-panto - +-then suffix of motion from) + -ic)
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1. (noun) pantothenic acid, pantothen
a vitamin of the vitamin B complex that performs an important role in the oxidation of fats and carbohydrates and certain amino acids; occurs in many foods
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1. pantothenic acid
A butyryl-beta-alanine that can also be viewed as pantoic acid complexed with BETA ALANINE. It is incorporated into COENZYME A and protects cells against peroxidative damage by increasing the level of GLUTATHIONE.
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