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ovoflavin

ovoflavin

9.9
A B vitamin that helps the body grow and stops skin problems and weight loss
  • noun
  • /ˌoʊvoʊˈfleɪvɪn/
  • Archaic
translation icon : ovoflavina
  • Some breakfast cereals are fortified with ovoflavin to help meet daily vitamin requirements.

Examples

  • Eggs are a good source of ovoflavin, which is important for metabolic health.

  • A deficiency in ovoflavin can lead to cracked lips and other skin problems.

  • She takes ovoflavin supplements daily.

  • Many foods contain ovoflavin for better health.

  • A deficiency in ovoflavin can lead to cracked lips and other skin problems.

  • Eggs are a good source of ovoflavin, which is important for metabolic health.

  • Some breakfast cereals are fortified with ovoflavin to help meet daily vitamin requirements.

Synonyms

riboflavin
vsovoflavin
  • Specialized
4 5.3

A vitamin the body uses to make energy and keep skin healthy

is framed as preventing skin damage and weight loss rather than energy focus
vitamin B2
vsovoflavin
  • Specialized
3.4

A substance the body needs to turn food into energy and keep skin and eyes healthy

is presented as necessary for body growth specifically rather than general essentiality
vitamin G
vsovoflavin
  • Archaic
4.6

An old name for the vitamin riboflavin that prevents skin problems and weight loss

is the modern term highlighting necessity for body growth
hepatoflavin
vsovoflavin
  • Specialized
9.9

A B vitamin that helps keep skin healthy and prevent weight loss

is named for growth necessity rather than general complex membership
lactoflavin
vsovoflavin
  • Specialized
7.7

A vitamin that helps the body grow, makes red blood cells, and keeps skin healthy

focuses on growth and symptom prevention without the extra blood effect

Surface Forms

ovoflavin singular
ovoflavins plural

Morphology

ovoflavin = flavin (opaque) = ovo + flavin

The term is a technical chemical name formed with the combining form 'ovo-' (egg) and 'flavin'; an average B1 learner would not be able to derive 'a B vitamin' from these parts.

Etymology

Ovoflavin comes from ovo-, meaning 'egg', and flavin, meaning 'yellow'. So ovoflavin is a 'yellow' vitamin often found in eggs, and the name helps you remember it is a B vitamin needed for growth and to prevent skin problems and weight loss.