Micronutrient: meaning, definitions and examples
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micronutrient
[ ˌmaɪkroʊˈnjuːtriənt ]
nutrition
A nutrient that is required by the body in very small amounts, such as vitamins and minerals.
Synonyms
essential mineral, trace element, vitamin
Examples of usage
- Zinc is a vital micronutrient for proper immune function.
- Iron is an essential micronutrient for the production of red blood cells.
Translations
Translations of the word "micronutrient" in other languages:
🇵🇹 micronutriente
🇮🇳 सूक्ष्म पोषक तत्व
🇩🇪 Mikronährstoff
🇮🇩 mikronutrien
🇺🇦 мікроелемент
🇵🇱 mikroskładnik
🇯🇵 微量栄養素
🇫🇷 micronutriment
🇪🇸 micronutriente
🇹🇷 mikro besin
🇰🇷 미량 영양소
🇸🇦 عنصر غذائي دقيق
🇨🇿 mikronutrient
🇸🇰 mikronutrient
🇨🇳 微量营养素
🇸🇮 mikrohranilo
🇮🇸 örnæringarefni
🇰🇿 микронутриент
🇬🇪 მიკროელემენტი
🇦🇿 mikronutrient
🇲🇽 micronutriente
Word origin
The term 'micronutrient' originated in the field of nutrition to describe essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts. The concept of micronutrients gained importance as research on vitamins and minerals progressed, highlighting their crucial roles in maintaining health and preventing deficiencies.
See also: micronutrients, nutrients, nutrition.