folate

noun

fo·​late ˈfō-ˌlāt How to pronounce folate (audio)

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Its use to treat autism grew after studies suggested that some autistic children have trouble transporting folate into the brain, explains Sutera. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025 This dark leafy green provides a good source of folate, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, iron, and manganese. Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2025 Eggs are a good source of choline, folate, vitamin D, iodine, and B vitamins. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025 Diagnosis requires a spinal tap to measure levels of a form of folate in spinal fluid. Jon Hamilton, NPR, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for folate

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of folate was in 1944

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“Folate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folate. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

folate

noun
fo·​late ˈfō-ˌlāt How to pronounce folate (audio)
: folic acid
the uptake of folate by the mutantBiological Abstracts
also : a salt or ester of folic acid

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