micronutrient

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mi·cro·nu·tri·ent

M0275300 (mī′krō-no͞o′trē-ənt, -nyo͞o′-)n. A substance, such as a vitamin or mineral, that is essential in minute amounts for the proper growth and metabolism of a living organism.

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(ˌmaɪkrəʊˈnjuːtrɪənt) n (Biology) any substance, such as a vitamin or trace element, essential for healthy growth and development but required only in minute amounts

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(ˌmaɪ kroʊˈnu tri ənt, -ˈnyu-)

n. an essential nutrient, as a trace mineral, that is required in minute amounts. [1935–40]

micronutrient

- One of the vitamins and minerals needed only in small amounts for normal body function.See also related terms for minerals.

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Noun

micronutrient - a substance needed only in small amounts for normal body function (e.g., vitamins or minerals)food, nutrient - any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

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micronutrient

[mi″kro-noo´tre-ent] a dietary element essential only in small quantities, such as selenium, copper, or manganese.

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Any of the necessary minor components of a well-balanced diet, including vitamins and minerals, which are ingested either in relatively large amounts (thus known as macrominerals) or in minimal amounts (known as trace minerals).

micronutrient

Clinical nutrition A minor and necessary component of a balanced diet–eg, vitamins, minerals. See Diet. Cf Macronutrient, Minerals, Non-nutritive dietary component, Vitamins.

micronutrient

any TRACE ELEMENT (e.g. zinc) or compound required in only minute amounts by organisms. Compare MACRONUTRIENT.

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