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Micronutrient
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A substance the body needs in tiny amounts to grow and stay healthy. Examples are vitamins and minerals. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A property indicating a class of food components required for proper health and that are typically consumed in microgram or milligram amounts. (NCI Thesaurus/CRCH)
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