axerophthol
Noun
- any of several fat-soluble vitamins essential for normal vision; prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes
- Vitamin A
Origin / Etymology
From a- (“anti”) + ξηρός (xērós, “dry”) + ὀφθαλμός (ophthalmós, “eye”) + -ol which reflects its deficiency causing eye dryness.
Synonyms
A, antiophthalmic factor, vitamin A
Scrabble Score: 26
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