retinol
noun/ˈrɛ.tən̩ɑl/
Etymology From retina + -ol.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A fat-soluble carotenoid vitamin (vitamin A), present in fish oils and green vegetables, essential to normal vision and to bone development.
- Synonyms
- axerophthol, vitamin A
- Derived terms
- dehydroretinol, dihydroretinol, retinoid, retinyl, transthyretin