Meaning Of The Word Intrinsic factor
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Intrinsic factor Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Intrinsic factor?
intrinsic factor in British English
a substance secreted by the stomach which permits the absorption of vitamin B12 in the intestines, thus preventing pernicious anemia noun: a glycoprotein, secreted by the gastric mucosa, that is involved in the intestinal absorption of vitamin B12 noun: a glycoprotein, secreted by the stomach, the presence of which is necessary for the absorption of cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) in the intestine |
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