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phylloquinone

phylloquinone

9.4
A vitamin in green plants needed for blood clotting
  • noun
  • /ˌfɪloʊˈkwɪnoʊn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : filoquinona
  • Spinach is a good source of phylloquinone, which is essential for healthy blood clotting.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the absorption of phylloquinone in patients with digestive disorders.

  • Many vitamin supplements contain phylloquinone to meet daily recommended intake.

  • Spinach is rich in phylloquinone.

  • Many leafy greens contain phylloquinone.

  • Many vitamin supplements contain phylloquinone, which helps support healthy blood clotting.

  • Researchers studied the absorption of phylloquinone, a crucial nutrient for various bodily functions.

  • Spinach is a rich source of phylloquinone, essential for maintaining proper blood health.

Synonyms

vitamin K1
vsphylloquinone
  • Specialized
3.2

A vitamin found in green leafy vegetables that helps blood clot and keeps bones strong

uses the technical chemical name rather than the everyday label

Surface Forms

phylloquinone singular
phylloquinones plural

Morphology

phylloquinone = quinone (opaque) = phyllo + quinone

The term is analyzable as 'phyllo-' (leaf) + 'quinone', but both elements are specialized scientific morphemes so the meaning is not recoverable by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Phylloquinone comes from Greek parts phyllo- meaning 'leaf' and quinone, the name for a type of chemical. It is also called vitamin K1, so the name helps you remember that this K vitamin comes from green leaves and is important for 'blood clotting'.