tocopherol
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- noun
- /təˈkɒfərɒl/
- Specialized
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tocoferol
- Alpha-tocopherol is the main antioxidant on the skin, and its decrease with aging may contribute to the signs of aging skin.
- α-tocopherol
- tocopherol levels
- carotene and tocopherol
Examples
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And the form of vitamin E found in nuts, called gamma-tocopherol (a form not typically found in supplements), may also help protect against cancer.
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I tried to calmly explain this point, and even throw in a little tocopherol knowledge for fun, but it was a lost cause.
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Squalene is correlated with alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) levels on the surface of the skin.
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Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, is vital for maintaining healthy skin and hair.
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Research suggests that tocopherol can aid in protecting the heart by neutralizing free radicals.
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Many skincare products contain tocopherol to enhance their antioxidant properties and promote skin health.
Synonyms
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A vitamin that is stored in body fat and protects cells and helps normal reproduction
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A substance stored in body fat that helps the body make babies and protects cells from damage
A form of vitamin E in plant oils that protects your body cells
Compounds
Surface Forms
Morphology
tocopherol = toco + pher + ol
Formed from Greek combining forms ('toco-' + 'pher-') with the chemical suffix '-ol', which is not a recognizable decomposition for average learners, so the meaning 'vitamin E' cannot be derived from the components.
Etymology
Tocopherol comes from Greek parts: toco- meaning 'birth', -phero meaning 'to carry' (think of a 'ferry' that carries people), and -ol meaning 'alcohol' used in chemical names. It was named because vitamin E helps reproduction and protects the body from damage, so the name links 'birth' with the idea of carrying protection.