(biochemistry) C6H6ON2 Crystalline basic amide of the vitamin B complex that is interconvertible with nicotinic acid in the living organism; the amide of nicotinic acid. Also known as niacinamide.
nicotinamide
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One of the vitamers of niacin.
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(nĭk'ə-tĭn'ə-mīd', -tē'nə-)
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The biologically active amide of niacin having similar vitamin activity and used in the prevention and treatment of pellagra. Also called niacinamide.
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