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axerophthol n.
    1. a vitamin essential for normal vision (C20H30O); it prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes; same as vitamin A.  One U.S.P. unit of vitamin A is equivalent to 0.30 micrograms of pure vitamin A alcohol.

    Syn. -- vitamin A; vitamin A alcohol; antiophthalmic factor; biosterol; retinol; A.

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