Essential Nutrient, Often Taken as a Tablet

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Question

Essential Nutrient, Often Taken as a Tablet

Answer

VITAMIN

Word Meaning:

VITAMIN — Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function; found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically; deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders.

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