biotin

noun

bi·​o·​tin ˈbī-ə-tən How to pronounce biotin (audio)
: a colorless crystalline growth vitamin C10H16N2O3S of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk

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While research shows that certain vitamin deficiencies—such as iron, riboflavin, biotin, and in some cases, vitamin D—can be associated with hair loss, there is not sufficient evidence to support the idea that supplementation of these nutrients fuels hair growth. Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2025 Each tablet also includes prebiotic FOS, vitamin D, zinc and biotin to keep your gut balanced and healthy. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 These biotin capsules are here to effortlessly slot into your daily routine. Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 Adding a collagen supplement like this one from Hum can can cater to hair, skin, and nails, delivering collagen, biotin, and zinc to help strengthen and support them both. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for biotin

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek biotos life, sustenance; akin to Greek bios

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biotin was in 1936

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“Biotin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biotin. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

biotin

noun
bi·​o·​tin ˈbī-ə-tən How to pronounce biotin (audio)
: a growth vitamin of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk

Medical Definition

biotin

noun
bi·​o·​tin ˈbī-ət-ən How to pronounce biotin (audio)
: a colorless crystalline growth vitamin C10H16N2O3S of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk

called also vitamin H

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