micronutrient
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mi·cro·nu·tri·ent
(mī′krō-no͞o′trē-ənt, -nyo͞o′-)n.
A substance, such as a vitamin or mineral, that is essential in minute amounts for the proper growth and metabolism of a living organism.
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micronutrient
(ˌmaɪkrəʊˈnjuːtrɪənt)n
(Biology) any substance, such as a vitamin or trace element, essential for healthy growth and development but required only in minute amounts
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mi•cro•nu•tri•ent
(ˌmaɪ kroʊˈnu tri ənt, -ˈnyu-)n.
an essential nutrient, as a trace mineral, that is required in minute amounts.
[1935–40]
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micronutrient
- One of the vitamins and minerals needed only in small amounts for normal body function.See also related terms for minerals.
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Noun | 1. | micronutrient - a substance needed only in small amounts for normal body function (e.g., vitamins or minerals) |
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micronutrient
n micronutriente mEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.