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bioflavinoid

bioflavinoid

8.3
Vitamins that help keep cell and blood vessel walls strong
  • noun
  • /ˌbaɪoʊˈfleɪvɪnɔɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : bioflavonoide
  • Some vitamin supplements contain bioflavinoids to strengthen blood vessels.

Examples

  • Some vitamin supplements include bioflavinoids to enhance the resistance of capillary walls.

  • A bioflavinoid is essential for healthy blood circulation.

  • Many fruits are rich in bioflavinoids, which help support the body's natural defenses.

  • Researchers are studying the health benefits of bioflavinoid intake.

  • Many fruits contain bioflavinoids that are beneficial for health.

  • Many fruits are rich in bioflavinoids, which help support the strength of cell walls.

  • A diet high in bioflavinoids is beneficial for maintaining the health of blood vessels.

Synonyms

bioflavonoid
vsbioflavinoid
  • Specialized
1 7.1

A plant substance in fruits and vegetables that is often yellow and may be good for health

are regarded as vitamins that specifically support capillary and cell wall strength
vitamin P
vsbioflavinoid
  • Archaic
9.2

An old name for plant chemicals once thought to help small blood vessels

is the group of vitamins that help cell and capillary resistance

Surface Forms

bioflavinoid singular
bioflavinoids plural

Morphology

bioflavinoid = flavonoid (semi-transparent) = bio + flavonoid

The prefix bio- is straightforwardly attached to the base word, even though the base itself is technical.

Etymology

Bioflavinoid comes from bio- meaning 'life', the flav- part from a Latin word for 'yellow', and the ending -oid meaning 'like'. These are plant substances often yellow that act like vitamins, so they help keep cells and small blood vessels strong.