mi·cro·nu·tri·ent (m  kr -n  tr - nt)n. A substance, such as a vitamin or mineral, that is essential in minute amounts for the proper growth and metabolism of a living organism. |
micronutrient
[-no̅o̅′trē·ənt]
any dietary element essential only in minute amounts for the normal physiologic processes of the body, including vitamins and minerals or chemical elements such as zinc or iodine. Also called microelement, trace element.
micronutrient [mi″kro-noo´tre-ent]
micronutrient,
n an organic compound such as a vitamin, or a chemical element such as zinc or iodine, that is essential only in small amounts for the normal physiologic processes of the body.
micronutrient
a dietary element essential only in small quantities.
micronutrient
Clinical nutrition A minor and necessary component of a balanced diet–eg, vitamins, minerals. See Diet. Cf Macronutrient, Minerals, Non-nutritive dietary component, Vitamins.
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