Folic
pronunciation
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Word Origin
- folic (adj.)
- 1941, in folic acid, coined from Latin folium "a leaf" (see folio) + -ic. So called for its abundance in green leaves, such as those of spinach.
Example
- 1. Folic acid helps maintain normal levels of serotonin .
- 2. Take a multivitamin with folic acid .
- 3. Nor did folic acid intake in early pregnancy , he added .
- 4. This discovery is consistent with reports that unmetabolised folic acid is found in human blood and urine .
- 5. B12 and folic acid together are needed for making normal cells , including blood cells .