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Prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes
Answer for the clue "Prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes ", 11 letters:
axerophthol
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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
axerophthol \axerophthol\ n. 1. a vitamin essential for normal vision ( C20H30O ); it prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes; same as vitamin A . One U.S.P. unit of vitamin A is equivalent to 0.30 micrograms of pure vitamin A alcohol. ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. any of several fat-soluble vitamins essential for normal vision; prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes [syn: vitamin A , antiophthalmic factor , A ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. vitamin A