antiophthalmic factor meaning

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antiophthalmic factor (noun): any of several fat-soluble vitamins essential for normal vision; prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes.

Definition of antiophthalmic factor

  1. any of several fat-soluble vitamins essential for normal vision; prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes

    Synonyms: vitamin A, axerophthol, A

    Type of: fat-soluble vitamin

    Kinds: vitamin A1, vitamin A2

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