methyltetrahydrofolate

noun

methyltetrahydrofolate

noun

Etymology From methyl + tetrahydrofolate.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A tetrahydrofolate with a methyl substituent, a key natural form of folate. The chief form is 5-methyltetrahydrofolate.

Related terms
methyltetrahydrofolic acid

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