dehydroretinol

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dehydroretinol

(diːˌhaɪdrəʊˈrɛtɪnɒl)
n
(Biochemistry) another name for vitamin A2
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Noun1.dehydroretinol - a viscous alcohol that is less active in mammals than is vitamin A1
vitamin A2
antiophthalmic factor, axerophthol, vitamin A, A - any of several fat-soluble vitamins essential for normal vision; prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes
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