tocopherol /to·coph·er·ol/ (to-kof´er-ol) any of a series of structurally similar compounds, some of which have biological vitamin E activity.
tocopherol.
tocopherol
α-tocopherol , alpha tocopherol the most prevalent form of vitamin E in the body and that administered as a supplement; often used synonymously with vitamin E. Also used as the acetate and acid succinate esters.
to·coph·er·ol (t -k f  -rôl , -rl)n. Any of a group of closely related, fat-soluble alcohols that behave similarly to vitamin E and are present in milk, lettuce, and wheat germ oil and certain other vegetable oils. |
tocopherol.
See vitamin E.
tocopherol
an alcohol isolated from wheat germ oil or produced synthetically; it has the properties of vitamin E.
α-tocopherol
vitamin E.
tocopherol
Vitamin E, see there
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