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retinol

DEFINITIONS OF: retinol

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n an unsaturated alcohol that occurs in marine fish-liver oils and is synthesized biologically from carotene

Synonyms:
vitamin A1
Type of:
A, antiophthalmic factor, axerophthol, vitamin A
any of several fat-soluble vitamins essential for normal vision; prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes
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