pyridoxal

/ (ˌpɪrɪˈdɒksəl) /

noun

biochem a naturally occurring derivative of pyridoxine that is a precursor of a coenzyme (pyridoxal phosphate) involved in several enzymic reactions. Formula: (CH 2 OH)(CHO)C 5 HN(OH)(CH 3)

Medical definitions for pyridoxal

pyridoxal
[ pĭr′ĭ-dŏksəl ]

n.

An aldehyde that is one of several active forms of pyridoxine and is important in amino acid synthesis.