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intrinsic factor
noun
: a substance produced by normal gastrointestinal mucosa that facilitates absorption of vitamin B12
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Engagement often misses the intrinsic factors crucial for long-term motivation and satisfaction.
—Anna Barnhill, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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First Known Use
1932, in the meaning defined above
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“Intrinsic factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intrinsic%20factor. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
intrinsic factor
noun
: a substance produced by the normal gastrointestinal mucosa that facilitates absorption of vitamin B12
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