Biochemistry a vitamin of the B complex, found in egg yolk, liver, and yeast. It is involved in the synthesis of fatty acids and glucose. Also called VITAMINH, especially in North America.
【生化】生物素, (尤在北美, 亦作)维生素H, 辅酶R。
词源
1930s: coined in German from Greek bios 'life' + -IN1.