Definition

Noun: 1. A B vitamin that aids in body growth: "Vitamin H" is an older name for a specific B-complex vitamin essential for metabolic processes, including the breakdown of fats and carbohydrates, and for healthy skin, hair, and nails.

Usage Notes

• "Vitamin H" is a historical or common name. In modern scientific and nutritional contexts, this compound is almost exclusively called biotin.
• It is classified as a water-soluble vitamin, meaning the body does not store large amounts of it, so it must be consumed regularly through diet.
• It functions as a coenzyme, assisting enzymes in critical metabolic reactions.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Egg yolks and nuts are excellent natural sources of vitamin H.
  • A deficiency in vitamin H, though rare, can lead to hair loss and skin rashes.
  • The label on the supplement bottle listed its active ingredient as biotin, also known as vitamin H.

Advanced Usage

• "Vitamin H deficiency": A condition resulting from insufficient intake or absorption of biotin.
  • Prolonged consumption of raw egg whites can contribute to a vitamin H deficiency.

Variants and Related Words

• Biotin (n): The standard modern scientific name for vitamin H.
  • Biotin supplements are often marketed for improving hair and nail strength.
• Coenzyme R (n): Another historical name for this vitamin.
• B-complex vitamin (n): The family of vitamins to which biotin belongs.

Synonyms

• Biotin: The direct synonym and contemporary term.
• B vitamin: A broader categorical synonym.

Noun

1. a B vitamin that aids in body growth