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[syn: biotin, vitamin H]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
biotin \bi"o*tin\ n.
   a B vitamin (C10H16N2O3S) that aids in body growth; --
   called also vitamin H and coenzyme R. It functions as a
   coenzyme in many carboxylation reactions.
   Note: Biotin binds tightly to the substance avidin, found in
         raw egg-whites. Rats or chick on a diet high in raw
         egg-white may develop skin lesions and retarded growth,
         which can be prevented by adding biotin to the diet.
         --[MI11]
   Syn: .
        [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
biotin
    n 1: a B vitamin that aids in body growth [syn: biotin,
         vitamin H]