Definition of Vitamin e

1. Noun. A fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body.

Exact synonyms: E, Tocopherol
Specialized synonyms: Alpha-tocopheral
Generic synonyms: Antioxidant, Fat-soluble Vitamin

Definition of Vitamin e

1. Noun. Any of several fat-soluble vitamins, found in plants, that act as antioxidants and are essential for reproduction; the tocopherols. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Vitamin e

1. Functions as an antioxidant, binds oxygen free radicals that can cause tissue damage, may also play a protective role in the coronary arteries from the damaging effects of cholesterol. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vitamin E

vitamin Bc conjugase
vitamin Bx
vitamin C
vitamin C deficiency
vitamin C test
vitamin C unit
vitamin D
vitamin D1
vitamin D2
vitamin D3
vitamin D4
vitamin D5
vitamin D deficiency
vitamin D milk
vitamin D unit
vitamin E
vitamin E unit
vitamin F
vitamin G
vitamin H
vitamin J
vitamin K
vitamin K1
vitamin K2
vitamin K2(35)
vitamin K3
vitamin K4
vitamin K5
vitamin K epoxidase
vitamin K unit

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