phylloquinone

Thân thiện

Leafy green vegetables like spinach are a natural source of phylloquinone.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A form of vitamin K: Phylloquinone is a specific type of vitamin K, designated as vitamin K1, which is found in green leafy vegetables and is essential for blood clotting and bone health.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Spinach and kale are excellent dietary sources of phylloquinone.
  • The doctor explained that phylloquinone is crucial for the synthesis of certain clotting factors in the liver.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific/Medical Context: The term is primarily used in nutritional, biochemical, and medical fields.
  • The study compared the bioavailability of phylloquinone from different vegetables.

Variants and Related Words

• Vitamin K1: This is a direct synonym and the common alternative name for phylloquinone.
• Phytonadione: This is the pharmaceutical name for synthetic vitamin K1 used in supplements and medications.
• Menaquinone (Vitamin K2): A related but different form of vitamin K, produced by bacteria and found in fermented foods and animal products.

Synonyms

• Vitamin K1: The most common synonym.
• Phytonadione (specifically for the synthetic form).

Notes on Meaning

• Primary Meaning: Phylloquinone refers specifically to the naturally occurring form of vitamin K found in plants.
• Distinction from Other K Vitamins: It is distinct from menaquinones (vitamin K2), which have a different chemical structure and dietary sources.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a form of vitamin K

Từ đồng nghĩa

• vitamin K1
• phytonadione