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pyridoxal

Syllabification: (pyr·i·dox·al)
Pronunciation: /ˌpiriˈdäksəl/

Definition of pyridoxal

noun

Biochemistry
  • an oxidized derivative of pyridoxine that acts as a coenzyme in transamination and other processes.

Origin:

1940s: from pyridoxine + -al

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