riboflavin

/raɪˈboʊfləvɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A yellow-green, water-soluble vitamin of the B group, C13H20N4O6, occurring in milk, liver, and other animal tissues, and in the leaves of green plants.

“The new diet required a high intake of riboflavin to maintain overall health.”

2. noun

Vitamin B2

“The patient was administered a supplement rich in riboflavin and vitamin B12.”

Synonyms

  • vitamin B
  • vitamin B2