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nicotinic acid amide(medicine)
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nicotinic acid amide (medicine) and spicula (medicine)


nicotinic acid amide (medicine)


nicotinic acid amide -->
nicotinamide
<biochemistry> Member of the water soluble B vitamin group, used in the production of fatty acids, steroids and cholesterol, deficiency is known as pellagra. Has cholesterol-lowering and vasodilating properties.


spicula (medicine)


spicula


Origin: NL, dim. Of L. Spica a spike, ear.

<botany> A little spike; a spikelet.

A pointed fleshy appendage.

Source: Websters Dictionary