axerophthol

English

Etymology

From a- (“anti”) +‎ ξηρός (xērós, “dry”) +‎ ὀφθαλμός (ophthalmós, “eye”) +‎ -ol which reflects its deficiency causing eye dryness.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌæksəˈɹɒfθɒl/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

axerophthol (uncountable)

  1. Vitamin A
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