thiamine
Definition
- Noun:
- A B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth: Thiamine is an essential nutrient, also known as vitamin B1, which is crucial for converting food into energy and for proper nervous system function. A deficiency in this vitamin can lead to the disease beriberi.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Whole grains are a good source of thiamine.
- A severe lack of thiamine can cause neurological problems.
- The doctor recommended a supplement to increase her thiamine levels.
Advanced Usage
- "Thiamine deficiency": A medical condition resulting from insufficient intake or absorption of thiamine.
- Chronic alcoholism can lead to a thiamine deficiency.
- "Thiamine mononitrate": A stable, synthetic form of thiamine commonly used in food fortification and supplements.
- This flour is enriched with thiamine mononitrate.
Variants and Related Words
- Thiamin (n): An alternative spelling for thiamine.
- Thiamin is listed on the nutrition label.
- Vitamin B1 (n): Another name for thiamine.
- Vitamin B1 is water-soluble.
Synonyms
- Aneurin (n): An older, less common name for thiamine.
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a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth
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