tocopherol

to·coph·er·ol  (t-kf-rôl, -rl)

n.

Any of a group of closely related, fat-soluble alcohols constituting vitamin E and similar compounds.

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[Greek tokos, offspring; see tocology + Greek pherein, to carry; see bher-¹ in Indo-European roots + -ol.]

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tocopherol [tɒˈkɒfəˌrɒl]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) Biochem any of a group of fat-soluble alcohols that occur in wheat-germ oil, watercress, lettuce, egg yolk, etc. They are thought to be necessary for healthy human reproduction Also called vitamin E

[from toco-, from Greek tokos offspring (see tocology) + -pher-, from pherein to bear + -ol¹]

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tocopherol  (t-kf-rôl, -rl)

Any of a group of closely related, fat-soluble alcohols that are types of vitamin E, especially alpha-tocopherol.

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tocopherol - a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body E, vitamin E alpha-tocopheral - a potent form of vitamin E obtained from germ oils or by synthesis antioxidant - substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides fat-soluble vitamin - any vitamin that is soluble in fats