axerophthol

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌæksəˈɹɒfθɒl/

• Audio (Southern England):

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Noun

axerophthol (uncountable)

1. Vitamin A