vitamer

/ˈvaɪtəmər/
noun
  1. One of a group of related chemical compounds that have similar vitamin activity in the body.
    • Scientists discovered a new vitamer of vitamin E in plant oils.
    • Vitamin K1 and K2 are different vitamers of vitamin K.
    • Each vitamer of vitamin B6 plays a unique role in metabolism.
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