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fat-soluble vitamin
any vitamin that is soluble in fats
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water-soluble vitamin
any vitamin that is soluble in water
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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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B, B complex, B vitamin, B-complex vitamin, vitamin B, vitamin B complex
originally thought to be a single vitamin but now separated into several B vitamins
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D, calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol, viosterol, vitamin D
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
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E, tocopherol, vitamin E
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
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antihemorrhagic factor, naphthoquinone, vitamin K
a fat-soluble vitamin that helps in the clotting of blood
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bioflavinoid, citrin, vitamin P
a vitamin that maintains the resistance of cell and capillary walls to permeation
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C, ascorbic acid, vitamin C
a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy
