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Intrinsic Factor

Last Updated: May 17, 2012

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Intrinsic Factor- A mucoprotein or proteins normally produced by the gastric mucosa and essential for the normal absorption of dietary vitamin B12 from the intestinal tract. Deficiency of this factor is a cause of pernicious anemia.

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