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Term | NIH |
Short definition | nicotinic acid - (pronounced) (NIH-kuh-TIH-nik A-sid) A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Nicotinic acid helps some enzymes work properly and helps skin, nerves, and the digestive tract stay healthy. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
NIH - A federal agency in the United States that conducts biomedical research in its own laboratories; supports research by non-federal scientists at universities, medical schools, hospitals and research institutions at home and abroad; helps train researchers; and promotes the communication of medical information. Access the NIH website at
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on NIH
- Wikipedia's article - NIH
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