vitamin

[ vahy-tuh-min; British also vit-uh-min ]

/ ˈvaɪ tə mɪn; British also ˈvɪt ə mɪn /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR vitamin ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism, found in minute amounts in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced synthetically: deficiencies of vitamins produce specific disorders.

Also vi·ta·mine

[vahy-tuh-min, -meen; British also vit-uh-min, -meen]. /ˈvaɪ tə mɪn, -ˌmin; British also ˈvɪt ə mɪn, -ˌmin/.

Origin of vitamin

1912; earlier vitamine<Latin vīt(a) life + amine; coined by C. Funk, who thought they were amines

OTHER WORDS FROM vitamin

vi·ta·min·ic, adjective

Words nearby vitamin

vital signs, vital stain, vital staining, vital statistics, vitamer, vitamin, vitamin A, vitamin A1, vitamin A2, vitamin A acid, vitamin A aldehyde

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Example sentences from the Web for vitamin

This LifeFuels bottle infuses your water with vitamins and nutrients that promote energy and wellness.
Electronics and exercise gear that make excellent gifts|PopSci Commerce Team|October 8, 2020|Popular Science
Whichever plants and critters you include, you should expect the broth to contain fat, protein, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, manganese, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, potassium, selenium, copper, zinc, and much more.
Bone broth will sustain you at home and in the wild. Here’s how to make it.|By Tim MacWelch/Outdoor Life|October 5, 2020|Popular Science
Recall that plants expend a substantial amount of energy to make their exudate brews of sugars, vitamins, organic acids, and phytochemicals.
Junk Food Is Bad For Plants, Too - Issue 90: Something Green|Anne Biklé & David R. Montgomery|September 23, 2020|Nautilus
Ginger, for example, is made up of over 700 individual compounds, most of which do not mimic compounds found in the human body, as vitamins do.
The founder of wellness startup Mab & Stoke on the growth of ‘pay what you can’ options during the pandemic|Rachel King|September 20, 2020|Fortune

The disparity may be due to several factors, including lower levels of vitamin D in BAME groups.
Epidemics Have Often Led To Discrimination Against Minorities – This Time Is No Different|LGBTQ-Editor|June 9, 2020|No Straight News
I take calcium and vitamin D supplements, but prescription medications are generally only for women in menopause.
You’re Never ‘Cured’ of an Eating Disorder|Carrie Arnold|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The irony in it all is that our bodies need, if not crave, Vitamin D—and more than a chewable tablet.
Is the Facekini the Future of Beachwear?|Justin Jones|August 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The summertime staple is also a good source of potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. 2.
10 Ways to Stay Hydrated (That Aren’t Water)|DailyBurn|July 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At 96 percent water, cukes have no saturated fat or cholesterol, and are very high in vitamin K, vitamin B6 and iron.
10 Ways to Stay Hydrated (That Aren’t Water)|DailyBurn|July 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Vitamin D3—Most of you reading this are probably vitamin D deficient if you wear clothes and work indoors.
These Are The 15 Supplements to Keep In Your Medicine Cabinet|Ari Meisel|December 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Instead of a camera he found a device for distilling fresh water from salt, some iron rations, and a small bottle of vitamin B1.
Sally Scott of the Waves|Roy J. Snell
Digestibility, as well as protein, mineral and vitamin requirements, must also be considered.
How to Live|Irving Fisher and Eugene Fisk
Moreover, he had isolated a vitamin in this protein not found in any of man's present foods.
Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung|Victor Appleton
The name "vitamin" has been given to these substances, but little is known about their chemical or physiological nature.
Food Poisoning|Edwin Oakes Jordan
The essential element of foods is the vitamin, a nitrogenous substance of indeterminate nature.
The Goat-gland Transplantation|Sydney B. Flower

British Dictionary definitions for vitamin

vitamin

/ (ˈvɪtəmɪn, ˈvaɪ-) /

noun

any of a group of substances that are essential, in small quantities, for the normal functioning of metabolism in the body. They cannot usually be synthesized in the body but they occur naturally in certain foods: insufficient supply of any particular vitamin results in a deficiency disease

Derived forms of vitamin

vitaminic, adjective

Word Origin for vitamin

C20: vit- from Latin vīta life + -amin from amine; so named by Casimir Funk, who believed the substances to be amines

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for vitamin

vitamin

[ vī′tə-mĭn ]

n.

Any of various fat-soluble or water-soluble organic substances essential in minute amounts for normal growth and activity of the body and obtained naturally from plant and animal foods.

Scientific definitions for vitamin

vitamin

[ vī′tə-mĭn ]

Any of various organic compounds that are needed in small amounts for normal growth and activity of the body. Most vitamins cannot be synthesized by the body, but are found naturally in foods obtained from plants and animals. Vitamins are either water-soluble or fat-soluble. Most water-soluble vitamins, such as the vitamin B complex, act as catalysts and coenzymes in metabolic processes and energy transfer and are excreted fairly rapidly. Fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, and E are necessary for the function or structural integrity of specific body tissues and membranes and are retained in the body.

A Closer Look

Although it has been known for thousands of years that certain diseases can be treated with specific foods, the scientific link between vitamins and good health wasn't made until the early 1900s by Polish-born American biochemist Casimir Funk. While studying beriberi, a disease that causes depression, fatigue, and nerve damage, Funk discovered an organic compound in rice husks that prevents the illness. He named the compound vitamine, derived from the chemical name amine and the Latin word vita, "life," because vitamins are required for life and were originally thought to be amines. Funk's compound is now known as vitamin B1, or thiamine. His research and discovery led him, along with English biochemist Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins, to propose the vitamin hypothesis of deficiency, which stated that certain diseases, such as scurvy or rickets, are caused by dietary deficiencies and can be avoided by taking vitamins. Further research allowed scientists to isolate and identify the vitamins that we know today to be essential for human health. Vitamins include A, C, D, E, K, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, B6, B12, folic acid, biotin, and pantothenic acid. Vitamins are distinguished from minerals, such as calcium, iron, and magnesium, which are also essential for optimum health.

单词	vitamin
释义	vitamin [ vahy-tuh-min; British also vit-uh-min ] / ˈvaɪ tə mɪn; British also ˈvɪt ə mɪn / SEE SYNONYMS FOR vitamin ON THESAURUS.COM noun any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism, found in minute amounts in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced synthetically: deficiencies of vitamins produce specific disorders. Also vi·ta·mine [vahy-tuh-min, -meen; British also vit-uh-min, -meen]. /ˈvaɪ tə mɪn, -ˌmin; British also ˈvɪt ə mɪn, -ˌmin/. Origin of vitamin 1912; earlier vitamine<Latin vīt(a) life + amine; coined by C. Funk, who thought they were amines OTHER WORDS FROM vitamin vi·ta·min·ic, adjective Words nearby vitamin vital signs, vital stain, vital staining, vital statistics, vitamer, vitamin, vitamin A, vitamin A1, vitamin A2, vitamin A acid, vitamin A aldehyde Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for vitamin This LifeFuels bottle infuses your water with vitamins and nutrients that promote energy and wellness. Electronics and exercise gear that make excellent gifts\|PopSci Commerce Team\|October 8, 2020\|Popular Science Whichever plants and critters you include, you should expect the broth to contain fat, protein, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, manganese, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, potassium, selenium, copper, zinc, and much more. Bone broth will sustain you at home and in the wild. Here’s how to make it.\|By Tim MacWelch/Outdoor Life\|October 5, 2020\|Popular Science Recall that plants expend a substantial amount of energy to make their exudate brews of sugars, vitamins, organic acids, and phytochemicals. Junk Food Is Bad For Plants, Too - Issue 90: Something Green\|Anne Biklé & David R. Montgomery\|September 23, 2020\|Nautilus Ginger, for example, is made up of over 700 individual compounds, most of which do not mimic compounds found in the human body, as vitamins do. The founder of wellness startup Mab & Stoke on the growth of ‘pay what you can’ options during the pandemic\|Rachel King\|September 20, 2020\|Fortune The disparity may be due to several factors, including lower levels of vitamin D in BAME groups. Epidemics Have Often Led To Discrimination Against Minorities – This Time Is No Different\|LGBTQ-Editor\|June 9, 2020\|No Straight News I take calcium and vitamin D supplements, but prescription medications are generally only for women in menopause. You’re Never ‘Cured’ of an Eating Disorder\|Carrie Arnold\|December 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The irony in it all is that our bodies need, if not crave, Vitamin D—and more than a chewable tablet. Is the Facekini the Future of Beachwear?\|Justin Jones\|August 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The summertime staple is also a good source of potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. 2. 10 Ways to Stay Hydrated (That Aren’t Water)\|DailyBurn\|July 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST At 96 percent water, cukes have no saturated fat or cholesterol, and are very high in vitamin K, vitamin B6 and iron. 10 Ways to Stay Hydrated (That Aren’t Water)\|DailyBurn\|July 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Vitamin D3—Most of you reading this are probably vitamin D deficient if you wear clothes and work indoors. These Are The 15 Supplements to Keep In Your Medicine Cabinet\|Ari Meisel\|December 28, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Instead of a camera he found a device for distilling fresh water from salt, some iron rations, and a small bottle of vitamin B1. Sally Scott of the Waves\|Roy J. Snell Digestibility, as well as protein, mineral and vitamin requirements, must also be considered. How to Live\|Irving Fisher and Eugene Fisk Moreover, he had isolated a vitamin in this protein not found in any of man's present foods. Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung\|Victor Appleton The name "vitamin" has been given to these substances, but little is known about their chemical or physiological nature. Food Poisoning\|Edwin Oakes Jordan The essential element of foods is the vitamin, a nitrogenous substance of indeterminate nature. The Goat-gland Transplantation\|Sydney B. Flower British Dictionary definitions for vitamin vitamin / (ˈvɪtəmɪn, ˈvaɪ-) / noun any of a group of substances that are essential, in small quantities, for the normal functioning of metabolism in the body. They cannot usually be synthesized in the body but they occur naturally in certain foods: insufficient supply of any particular vitamin results in a deficiency disease Derived forms of vitamin vitaminic, adjective Word Origin for vitamin C20: vit- from Latin vīta life + -amin from amine; so named by Casimir Funk, who believed the substances to be amines Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to vitamin Meaning Mash-Ups: Words You Didn’t Know Were PortmanteausPortmanteaus are two words blended together to make a new word. Sometimes they are obvious, but sometimes those two words hide in plain sight. READ MORE Words related to vitamin food, fiber, mineral, nutriment, supplements, health food Medical definitions for vitamin vitamin [ vī′tə-mĭn ] n. Any of various fat-soluble or water-soluble organic substances essential in minute amounts for normal growth and activity of the body and obtained naturally from plant and animal foods. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for vitamin vitamin [ vī′tə-mĭn ] Any of various organic compounds that are needed in small amounts for normal growth and activity of the body. Most vitamins cannot be synthesized by the body, but are found naturally in foods obtained from plants and animals. Vitamins are either water-soluble or fat-soluble. Most water-soluble vitamins, such as the vitamin B complex, act as catalysts and coenzymes in metabolic processes and energy transfer and are excreted fairly rapidly. Fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, and E are necessary for the function or structural integrity of specific body tissues and membranes and are retained in the body. A Closer Look Although it has been known for thousands of years that certain diseases can be treated with specific foods, the scientific link between vitamins and good health wasn't made until the early 1900s by Polish-born American biochemist Casimir Funk. While studying beriberi, a disease that causes depression, fatigue, and nerve damage, Funk discovered an organic compound in rice husks that prevents the illness. He named the compound vitamine, derived from the chemical name amine and the Latin word vita, "life," because vitamins are required for life and were originally thought to be amines. Funk's compound is now known as vitamin B1, or thiamine. His research and discovery led him, along with English biochemist Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins, to propose the vitamin hypothesis of deficiency, which stated that certain diseases, such as scurvy or rickets, are caused by dietary deficiencies and can be avoided by taking vitamins. Further research allowed scientists to isolate and identify the vitamins that we know today to be essential for human health. Vitamins include A, C, D, E, K, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, B6, B12, folic acid, biotin, and pantothenic acid. Vitamins are distinguished from minerals, such as calcium, iron, and magnesium, which are also essential for optimum health. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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vitamin

noun

Origin of vitamin

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British Dictionary definitions for vitamin

noun

Derived forms of vitamin

Word Origin for vitamin

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Words related to vitamin

Medical definitions for vitamin

n.

Scientific definitions for vitamin

A Closer Look