folic acid
US /ˈfoʊ.lɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
UK /ˈfoʊ.lɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
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a vitamin of the B complex, found in leafy green vegetables, liver, and yeast, used in the treatment of anemia.
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Pregnant women are advised to take folic acid supplements.
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Many cereals are fortified with folic acid.