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axerophthol

axe·ropht·hol

UK/ˌæksəˈɹɒfθɒl/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

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Origin

From a- (“anti”); ξηρός (xērós, “dry”); ὀφθαλμός (ophthalmós, “eye”); -ol which reflects its deficiency causing eye dryness.

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