folacin
/ˈfoʊləˌsɪn/
noun
- A B vitamin (also called folic acid) that is important for cell growth and the formation of red blood cells, found naturally in leafy green vegetables, beans, and citrus fruits.
- Spinach and broccoli are excellent sources of folacin.
- Doctors recommend that pregnant women take folacin to prevent birth defects.
- A lack of folacin in the diet can lead to anemia.
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