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intrinsic factor

in·trin·sic fac·tor
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-trin-sik, -zik fak-ter]
    • /ɪnˈtrɪn sɪk, -zɪk ˈfæk tər/
    • /ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk ˈfæktə(r)/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-trin-sik, -zik fak-ter]
    • /ɪnˈtrɪn sɪk, -zɪk ˈfæk tər/

Definitions of intrinsic factor words

  • noun intrinsic factor a glycoprotein, secreted by the gastric mucosa, that is involved in the intestinal absorption of vitamin B 12 . 1
  • noun intrinsic factor protein produced by the stomach 1
  • noun intrinsic factor a glycoprotein, secreted by the stomach, the presence of which is necessary for the absorption of cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) in the intestine 0
  • noun intrinsic factor a substance secreted by the stomach which permits the absorption of vitamin B12 in the intestines, thus preventing pernicious anemia 0
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Origin of intrinsic factor

First appearance:

before 1925
One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30

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Parts of speech for Intrinsic factor

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adverb
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intrinsic factor popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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