fish-liver oil

Thân thiện

A child takes a spoonful of fish-liver oil from a small bottle.

Definition

Noun: A fatty oil extracted from the livers of certain fish, rich in vitamins A and D.

Usage

Fish-liver oil is used as a dietary supplement and a source of vitamins. - It is typically taken in liquid or capsule form. - It is often derived from fish like cod, halibut, or shark.

Examples

• The doctor recommended a daily dose of for its vitamin D content.
• This supplement contains high-quality .
• Historically, was given to children to prevent rickets.

Advanced Usage

• "Cod liver oil": A common and specific type of fish-liver oil.
  • Cod liver oil is a well-known form of fish-liver oil.

Variants and Related Words

• Cod-liver oil (n): A specific type of fish-liver oil from cod.
• Halibut-liver oil (n): Oil extracted from the livers of halibut.
• Liver oil (n): A more general term for oil from animal livers, including fish.

Synonyms

• Marine oil: A broader term for oils derived from sea creatures.
• Vitamin oil: Informal term highlighting its vitamin content.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a fatty oil obtained from the livers of various fish

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fish oil