vitamer

vitamer
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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vi·ta·mer 'vīt-ə-mər n any of two or more compounds that relieve a particular vitamin deficiency also a structural analog of a vitamin
vi·ta·mer·ic .vīt-ə-'mer-ik adj

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vi·ta·mer (viґtə-mər) one of multiple related chemical compounds possessing a given vitamin activity.

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