biotin
Syllabification: (bi·o·tin)
Pronunciation: /ˈbīətin/
Definition of biotin
noun
Biochemistry- a vitamin of the B complex, found in egg yolk, liver, and yeast. It is involved in the synthesis of fatty acids and glucose. Also called vitamin H.
Origin:
1930s: coined in German from Greek bios 'life' + -in1