pantetheine

noun

pan·​te·​the·​ine ˌpant-ə-ˈthē-ən, -ˌēn How to pronounce pantetheine (audio)
: a growth factor C11H22N2O4S that is essential for various microorganisms (as Lactobacillus bulgaricus) and that is a constituent of coenzyme A

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“Pantetheine.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pantetheine. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

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