tocopherol

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From Ancient Greek τόκος (tókos, childbirth) +‎ φέρειν (phérein, to bear or carry) + -ol.

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tocopherol (plural tocopherols)

  1. (biochemistry) Any of several isomers of the principal component of vitamin E, each containing a chromanol ring and an isoprene side-chain.

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