Adermin

/əˈdɜrmɪn/ noun

Definition

Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine, an essential nutrient important for protein metabolism and brain development.

Etymology

From 'a-' (without) plus 'dermin' (relating to skin), named because its deficiency causes skin problems. It was named by researchers studying vitamin deficiency diseases.

Kelly Says

Adermin got its name because scientists noticed that lack of this vitamin causes skin issues, and they literally named it 'without skin'—even though it does way more than just affect your skin.

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