Noun: nicotinic acid ,ni-ku'ti-nik 'a-sid
- A B vitamin essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract
"nicotinic acid supplements are sometimes used to lower cholesterol levels";
- niacin
Derived forms: nicotinic acids
Type of: B, B complex, B vitamin, B-complex vitamin, vitamin B, vitamin B complex
Encyclopedia: Nicotinic acid