biotin

noun

bi·​o·​tin ˈbī-ə-tən 

: a colorless crystalline growth vitamin C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃S of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk

Examples of biotin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Raw egg whites contain the protein avidin, which obstructs the absorption of biotin, Purina reports. —Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024

In just one minute, biotin and collagen work hand-in-hand to smooth and soften hair. Oribe Gold Lust Ritual Set $115 $92 Amazon An entire Oribe set for less than $100? —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024

Examples of medications and tests that biotin may interact with include:1 Anticonvulsants: Certain medications used to treat seizures may lower biotin levels in your body. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 27 Sep. 2024

Behind the Hair Thickening Shampoo is biotin, rosemary oil—which experts say improves blood circulation for healthy follicles, fights bacteria and dandruff, and may indeed help with hair growth—caffeine, and prebiotics to give your scalp the healthiest environment possible for hair to thrive. —Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek biotos life, sustenance; akin to Greek bios

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

biotin

noun

bi·​o·​tin ˈbī-ə-tən 

: a growth vitamin of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk

Medical Definition

biotin

noun

bi·​o·​tin ˈbī-ət-ən 

: a colorless crystalline growth vitamin C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃S of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk

called also vitamin H