pantothenic acid


pan·to·then·ic acid

noun \ˌpan-tə-ˈthe-nik-, -ˈthē-\

Definition of PANTOTHENIC ACID

: a viscous oily acid C9H17NO5 of the vitamin B complex found in all living tissues

Origin of PANTOTHENIC ACID

Greek pantothen from all sides, from pant-, pas all — more at pan-
First Known Use: 1933

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