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[n] a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body |
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| | Synonyms: | | E, tocopherol |
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| | See Also: | | alpha-tocopheral, antioxidant, fat-soluble vitamin |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A substance used in cancer prevention; it belongs to the family of drugs called tocopherols. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Any of eight antioxidant, fat-soluble compounds found in vegetable oils. This vitamin is necessary for muscle and red blood cell development and normal reproduction. Deficiency in this vitamin causes excessively dry skin in some individuals. |
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