FOLIC ACID, (DL) ISOMER
\fˈɒlɪk ˈasɪd], \fˈɒlɪk ˈasɪd], \f_ˈɒ_l_ɪ_k ˈa_s_ɪ_d]\
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A member of the vitamin B family that stimulates the hematopoietic system. It is present in the liver and kidney and is found in mushrooms, spinach, yeast, green leaves, and grasses (POACEAE). Folic acid is used in the treatment and prevention of folate deficiencies and megaloblastic anemia.
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