English Words Starting With V

• vitamin a

  nounMedium
  /ˌvɪtəmɪn ˈeɪ/A fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, immune function, and cell growth.
• vitamin a aldehyde

  nounC2
  /ˌvɪtəmɪn eɪ ˈældɪhaɪd/The chemical compound retinal, which is the aldehyde form of vitamin A, crucial for vision.
• vitamin a2

  nounC2
  /ˈvɪtəmɪn eɪ ˈtuː/A specific form of vitamin A, also known as dehydroretinol.
• vitamin b

  nounB2
  /ˈvɪtəmɪn ˈbiː/A group of water-soluble vitamins that play essential roles in cell metabolism, energy production, and the health of the nervous system.
• vitamin b complex

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈvɪtəmɪn biː ˈkɒmplɛks/A group of eight water-soluble vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12) that play essential roles in cell metabolism and energy production.
• vitamin b1

  nounC1
  /ˌvɪt.ə.mɪn ˌbiː ˈwʌn/A specific essential nutrient (thiamine), crucial for converting food into energy and for nerve function.
• vitamin b12

  nounC1
  /ˈvɪtəmɪn biː ˈtwɛlv/A water-soluble vitamin of the B complex, essential for red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA synthesis. Also known as cobalamin.
• vitamin b2

  nounC1
  /ˈvɪtəmɪn biː ˈtuː/A water-soluble vitamin, also known as riboflavin, essential for energy production, cellular function, and metabolism.
• vitamin b3

  nounC2
  /ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn ˌbiː ˈθriː/The essential nutrient, niacin, that is part of the B-complex vitamins, crucial for converting food into energy and maintaining healthy skin, nerves, and digestion.
• vitamin b6

  nounC1
  /ˌvɪt.ə.mɪn ˈbiː sɪks/A water-soluble vitamin of the B complex, essential for protein metabolism, red blood cell formation, and nervous system function.
• vitamin b9

  nounlow-medium
  /ˈvɪtəmɪn biː ˈnaɪn/ ; /ˈfəʊleɪt/ ; /ˌfɒlɪk ˈæsɪd/An essential water-soluble vitamin (also known as folate or folic acid) required for DNA synthesis, cell division, and the formation of red blood cells; it is crucial during early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.
• vitamin c

  nounHigh
  /ˌvɪtəmɪn ˈsiː/A water-soluble essential nutrient (ascorbic acid) found in fruits and vegetables, crucial for the growth and repair of body tissues and immune function.
• vitamin d

  nounB1
  /ˈvɪtəmɪn diː/A fat-soluble vitamin, primarily synthesized in the skin from sunlight exposure, essential for calcium absorption and bone health.
• vitamin d1

  nounC1
  /ˈvɪtəmɪn diː/A fat-soluble vitamin essential for calcium absorption, bone health, and immune function, produced in the skin through sunlight exposure.
• vitamin d2

  nounLow-to-Medium
  /ˈvɪtəmɪn ˌdiː ˈtuː/A specific form of vitamin D (ergocalciferol), which is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for calcium absorption, bone health, and immune function. It is obtained from plant sources and some fortified foods.
• vitamin d3

  nounC1
  /ˌvɪtəmɪn ˌdiː ˈθriː/A specific, naturally occurring form of vitamin D (cholecalciferol) that is produced in the skin upon exposure to sunlight and obtained from some animal foods; it is essential for calcium absorption and bone health.
• vitamin e

  nounB2
  /ˌvɪtəmɪn ˈiː/A fat-soluble vitamin that acts primarily as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals.
• vitamin g

  nounC2
  /ˈvɪtəmɪn dʒiː/An informal term for money, cash, or currency, drawing an analogy between the essentiality of vitamins and the necessity of money in modern life.
• vitamin h

  nounLow
  /ˈvɪtəmɪn eɪtʃ/A common name for the B vitamin biotin, essential for metabolism and skin health.
• vitamin k

  nounLow
  /ˈvɪtəmɪn keɪ/A fat-soluble vitamin essential for blood clotting and bone health.

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