Any of a group of closely related, fat-soluble alcohols constituting vitamin E and similar compounds.
[Greek tokos, offspring; see tocology + Greek pherein, to carry + -OL1.]
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Any of a group of closely related, fat-soluble alcohols that behave similar to vitamin E and are present in milk, lettuce, and wheat germ oil and certain other vegetable oils.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
Synonyms: vitamin E, E
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