pantothenic acid
noun
pan·to·then·ic acid ˌpan-tə-ˈthe-nik- 
-ˈthē-
: a viscous oily acid C9H17NO5 of the vitamin B complex found in all living tissues
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Rodney also recommends avocado oil, argan oil, aloe vera, pantothenic acid, and oatmeal to provide a boost of hydration. 
Emily Burns, ELLE, 17 Aug. 2022 Avocados are a great source of the essential vitamins and minerals that the body needs to thrive, like vitamins C, E, K, and B-6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium. Wellory, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2021 Vitamin B5 — also known as pantothenic acid — is another important B vitamin that’s often used in skin care. Julie Ricevuto, Allure, 12 Nov. 2020 Nutritionally coconut water does contain some nutrients, including the B vitamins Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), pantothenic acid, folic acid, biotin, as well as trace amounts of thiamin (B1), Vitamin C, potassium, and sodium. Alexandra Hansen, Quartzy, 5 Nov. 2019 Mushrooms are rich in B vitamins: riboflavin [B2], folate [B9], thiamine [B1], pantothenic acid [B5], and niacin [B3]. Lisa Mulcahy, Good Housekeeping, 3 June 2019 Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt contains an ingredient known as pantothenic acid, or vitamin B5. chicagotribune.com, 28 Sep. 2017 Alpha-tocopherol, pyridoxal phosphate, pantothenic acid, tyrosine tryptophan, butyl butanoate, phloretin xyloglucoside, ethyl hexanoate. Eric Spitznagel, Bon Appetit, 21 July 2017 See More
Emily Burns, ELLE, 17 Aug. 2022 Avocados are a great source of the essential vitamins and minerals that the body needs to thrive, like vitamins C, E, K, and B-6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium. Wellory, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2021 Vitamin B5 — also known as pantothenic acid — is another important B vitamin that’s often used in skin care. Julie Ricevuto, Allure, 12 Nov. 2020 Nutritionally coconut water does contain some nutrients, including the B vitamins Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), pantothenic acid, folic acid, biotin, as well as trace amounts of thiamin (B1), Vitamin C, potassium, and sodium. Alexandra Hansen, Quartzy, 5 Nov. 2019 Mushrooms are rich in B vitamins: riboflavin [B2], folate [B9], thiamine [B1], pantothenic acid [B5], and niacin [B3]. Lisa Mulcahy, Good Housekeeping, 3 June 2019 Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt contains an ingredient known as pantothenic acid, or vitamin B5. chicagotribune.com, 28 Sep. 2017 Alpha-tocopherol, pyridoxal phosphate, pantothenic acid, tyrosine tryptophan, butyl butanoate, phloretin xyloglucoside, ethyl hexanoate. Eric Spitznagel, Bon Appetit, 21 July 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
Greek pantothen from all sides, from pant-, pas all — more at pan-
First Known Use
1933, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
pantothenic acid
noun
pan·to·then·ic acid ˌpant-ə-ˌthen-ik-
: a viscous oily acid C9H17NO5 that belongs to the vitamin B complex, occurs usually combined (as in coenzyme A) in all living tissues and especially liver, is made synthetically, and is essential for the growth of various animals and microorganisms