HyperDic: intrinsic_factor

English > 1 sense of the expression intrinsic factor:
NOUNsubstanceintrinsic factora substance produced by the mucosa of the stomach and intestines that is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12
English > intrinsic factor: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA substance produced by the mucosa of the stomach and intestines that is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12.
Example"lack of intrinsic factor can result in pernicious anemia"
BroaderfactorAnything that contributes causally to a result
Spanishfactor intrínseco
Catalanfactor intrínsec

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