retinol
noun/ˈretɪnɒl/
/ˈretɪnɑːl/
(also vitamin A)
[uncountable] (biology)- a vitamin found in cheese, eggs, fish oils and milk that is essential for healthy growth and good visionWord Origin1960s: from retina + -ol.
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