pantothenic acid

noun pan·to·then·ic acid \ ˌpan-tə-ˈthe-nik- , -ˈthē- \

Definition of pantothenic acid

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

Recent Examples of pantothenic acid from the Web

Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt contains an ingredient known as pantothenic acid, or vitamin B5.

— chicagotribune.com, "Regrow healthy hair after chemo," 28 Sep. 2017
Alpha-tocopherol, pyridoxal phosphate, pantothenic acid, tyrosine tryptophan, butyl butanoate, phloretin xyloglucoside, ethyl hexanoate.

— eric spitznagel, Bon Appetit, "This Company Is Making Chocolate Bars Out of Algae," 21 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of pantothenic acid

Greek pantothen from all sides, from pant-, pas all — more at pan-

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First Known Use: 1933

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Medical Dictionary

pantothenic acid

noun pan·to·then·ic acid \ ˌpant-ə-ˌthen-ik- \

medical Definition of pantothenic acid

: a viscous oily acid C₉H₁₇NO₅ that belongs to the vitamin B complex, occurs usually combined (as in coenzyme A) in all living tissues and especially liver, is made synthetically, and is essential for the growth of various animals and microorganisms