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Definition of Cryptoxanthin
1. Noun. (organic compound) A xanthophyll pigment (a hydroxy derivative of carotene) that occurs widely in nature. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Cryptoxanthin
1. (3R)-b,beta-Caroten-3-ol; beta-caroten-3-ol;carotenoid (specifically, a xanthophyll) yielding 1 mole of vitamin A per mole. Found in many fruits and berries. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cryptoxanthin
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