Folacin
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A water-soluble B vitamin essential for the synthesis of nucleic acids and the healthy growth and reproduction of cells.
“A lack of folacin during early pregnancy significantly increases the risk of neural tube defects in the foetus.”
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fol·a·cin
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