noun · uncountable

axerophthol

Vitamin AVitamin A

/ˌæksəˈɹɒfθɒl/

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any of several fat-soluble vitamins essential for normal vision; prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes

From a- (“anti”); ξηρός (xērós, “dry”); ὀφθαλμός (ophthalmós, “eye”); -ol which reflects i

From a- (“anti”); ξηρός (xērós, “dry”); ὀφθαλμός (ophthalmós, “eye”); -ol which reflects its deficiency causing eye dryness.

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any of several fat-soluble vitamins essential for normal vision; prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes:vitamin A antiophthalmic factor A

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