Intrinsic Factor (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun Biochemistry.
  1. a glycoprotein, secreted by the gastric mucosa, that is involved in the intestinal absorption of vitamin B12.
noun
  1. a glycoprotein, secreted by the stomach, the presence of which is necessary for the absorption of cyanocobalamin (vitamin B 12) in the intestine
Intrinsic Factor (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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