Lactobacillus casei factor

noun

Lactobacillus ca·​sei factor
-ˈkāsēˌī-
: folic acid or a higher conjugated pteroylglutamic acid

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Lactobacillus casei (literally, Lactobacillus of cheese), species of Lactobacillus that produces it

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“Lactobacillus casei factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lactobacillus%20casei%20factor. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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