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Noun: intrinsic factor
  1. A substance produced by the mucosa of the stomach and intestines that is essential for the absorption of vitamin B₁₂
    "lack of intrinsic factor can result in pernicious anaemia"

Derived forms: intrinsic factors

Type of: factor

Encyclopedia: Intrinsic factor, congenital deficiency of