a vitamin-like substance and a growth factor required by several types of microorganisms. In bacteria, PABA is used in the synthesis of the vitamin ... [1 related articles]
A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Bacteria that live in the intestines need para-aminobenzoic acid to survive. Para-aminobenzoic acid is found in grains and foods from animals. It is being studied as a radiosensitizer (a substance that makes tumor cells more sensitive to radiation...
(par″ә-ә-me″no-bәn-zo´ik) p-aminobenzoic acid.
[n] - a metabolic acid found in yeast and liver cells
PABA noun a metabolic acid found in yeast and liver cells; used to make dyes and drugs and sun blockers