Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun Any of a group of closely related, fat-soluble alcohols constituting vitamin E and similar compounds.

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  • noun 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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  • noun a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Greek tokos, offspring; see tocology + Greek pherein, to carry; see bher- in Indo-European roots + –ol.]

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Examples

  • To prevent oxidation, the oil should contain an antioxidant such as tocopherol (vitamin E).

    1. Oil Plants and their Potential Use 1989

  • Many skin creams contain a much more user-friendly form, called tocopherol acetate, but this doesn’t do the magic of alpha-tocopherol.

    You Being Beautiful Michael F. Roizen 2008

  • Many skin creams contain a much more user-friendly form, called tocopherol acetate, but this doesn’t do the magic of alpha-tocopherol.

    You Being Beautiful Michael F. Roizen 2008

  • Higher intakes of gamma-tocopherol, which is a form of vitamin E, may reduce the risk of lung cancer, "said Ladia M. Hernandez, M.S.,

    Health News from Medical News Today 2009

  • Higher intakes of gamma-tocopherol, which is a form of vitamin E, may reduce the risk of lung cancer, "said Ladia M. Hernandez, M.S.,

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009

  • Higher intakes of gamma-tocopherol, which is a form of vitamin E, may reduce the risk of lung cancer, "said Ladia M. Hernandez, senior research dietitian in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Texas M.

    Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Views' 2009

  • Higher intakes of gamma-tocopherol, which is a form of vitamin E, may reduce the risk of lung cancer, "said Ladia M. Hernandez, M.S.,

    Newswise: Latest News 2009

  • When vitamin E was first discovered, one fraction seemed to be more potent and necessary for pregnancy, so the scientists named it alpha tocopherol -- "tocopherol" from the Greek meaning "to give birth."

    Craig Cooper: The Real Facts About Vitamin E and Prostate Cancer Craig Cooper 2011

  • Vitamin E mixed tocopherols, not alpha tocopherol: Take 400 IU a day.

    Mark Hyman, MD: Do These Cause Acne? MD Mark Hyman 2011

  • Vitamin E mixed tocopherols, not alpha tocopherol: Take 400 IU a day.

    Mark Hyman, MD: Do These Cause Acne? MD Mark Hyman 2011

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