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tocopherol
[ toh-kof-uh-rawl, -rol ]
noun
, Biochemistry.
- one of several alcohols that constitute the dietary factor known as vitamin E, occurring in wheat-germ oil, lettuce or spinach leaves, egg yolk, etc.
tocopherol
/ tɒˈkɒfəˌrɒl /
noun
- biochem any of a group of fat-soluble alcohols that occur in wheat-germ oil, watercress, lettuce, egg yolk, etc. They are thought to be necessary for healthy human reproduction Also calledvitamin E
tocopherol
/ tō-kŏf′ə-rôl′,-rōl′ /
- Any of a group of closely related, fat-soluble alcohols that are types of vitamin E, especially alpha-tocopherol.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tocopherol1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tocopherol1
C20: from toco-, from Greek tokos offspring (see tocology ) + -pher-, from pherein to bear + -ol 1
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