Definition of "folacin" []

• See folic acid. (noun)

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• "A deficiency of the nutrient folic acid also called folacin causes cell changes that lead to cervical cancer."
• "Folic acid: Also called folate, folacin, or vitamin B9, folic acid is a B vitamin involved in producing thymidine for DNA replication."
• "However, sunlight destroys vitamins A and riboflavin, and high temperatures destroy vitamins A, C, folacin and thiamin14 by increasing oxidation."