Definition of Phytonadione

1. Noun. A form of vitamin K.


Definition of Phytonadione

1. Noun. (organic compound) phylloquinone ¹

2. Noun. Vitamin K1 ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Phytonadione

1. 2-methyl-3-(3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecenyl)-1,4-naphthalenedione. A fat-soluble vitamin occurring naturally as the trans-isomer. It is used in the treatment of prothrombinaemias. Pharmacological action: antifibrinolytic agent. Chemical name: 1,4-Naphthalenedione, 2-methyl-3-(3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecenyl)-, (R-(R*,R*-(E)))- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Phytonadione

phytologists
phytology
phytols
phytomastigophorea
phytomedicine
phytomedicines
phytomenadione
phytomere
phytomeres
phytomeron
phytometrics
phytomining
phytomitogen
phyton
phytonadione (current term)
phytoncide
phytoncides
phytonic
phytonomy
phytons
phytonutrient
phytonutrients
phytopathogen
phytopathogenic
phytopathogens
phytopathological
phytopathologist
phytopathologists
phytopathology

Literary usage of Phytonadione

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Recognition & Management of Pesticide Poisoning by Donald P. Morgan (1989)
"Dosage of phytonadione: Adults and children over 12 years: 15-25 mg. Children under 12 years: ... Alternatively, a colloidal preparation of phytonadione, ..."

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