naphthoquinone
- noun
- /ˌnæfθoʊˈkwɪnoʊn/
- Specialized
- A deficiency in naphthoquinone can lead to problems with blood clotting.
Examples
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Vitamin K is a type of naphthoquinone.
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The presence of naphthoquinone in leafy greens makes them beneficial for blood health.
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Scientists are studying naphthoquinone derivatives for potential medicinal uses.
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Many plants produce naphthoquinones as secondary metabolites.
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A deficiency in naphthoquinone can lead to problems with blood clotting.
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The presence of naphthoquinone in leafy greens makes them beneficial for blood health.
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Researchers have found that adequate levels of naphthoquinone are essential for effective blood clotting.
Synonyms
A vitamin that helps blood to stop bleeding and keeps bones healthy
A man-made form of vitamin K that prevents or treats bleeding when the body has too little vitamin K
A vitamin that helps blood form clots, called vitamin K
A vitamin found in green leafy vegetables that helps blood clot and keeps bones strong
A vitamin in green plants needed for blood clotting
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word naphthoquinone joins naphtho- from naphtha 'oil' and quinone which is the name for a type of chemical, so the word names an oil-like compound. So, naphthoquinone is a fat-soluble chemical that helps the blood to clot.