adermin
|a-der-min|
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/əˈdɜːrmɪn/
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/əˈdɜːmɪn/
vitamin B6
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adermin' originates from the combination of 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'derm' meaning 'skin', reflecting its role in preventing skin disorders.
Historical Evolution
'Adermin' was coined in the early 20th century as a term for vitamin B6, emphasizing its importance in skin health.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was used to describe a compound preventing skin disorders, but now it is synonymous with vitamin B6.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
adermin is another name for vitamin B6, a water-soluble vitamin that is part of the B vitamin family.
Adermin is essential for amino acid metabolism.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 23:21
