vi-ta-min
Definition
- Noun:
- Vitamin: An organic compound that is an essential nutrient, required by an organism in small amounts for proper metabolic function. The body typically cannot synthesize it in sufficient quantities, so it must be obtained through the diet.
- A specific type of this nutrient: Often referred to by a letter (e.g., vitamin A, vitamin C) or a descriptive name (e.g., vitamin for eyesight).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trái cây tươi chứa nhiều vi-ta-min. (Fresh fruit contains a lot of vitamins.)
- Bác sĩ khuyên nên bổ sung vi-ta-min D. (The doctor recommended supplementing vitamin D.)
- Vi-ta-min rất quan trọng cho sức khỏe. (Vitamins are very important for health.)
Advanced Usage
"bệnh thiếu vi-ta-min": vitamin deficiency disease.
- Bệnh scurvy là một loại bệnh thiếu vi-ta-min C. (Scurvy is a type of vitamin C deficiency disease.)
"liệu pháp vi-ta-min": vitamin therapy.
- Liệu pháp vi-ta-min đôi khi được sử dụng trong y học. (Vitamin therapy is sometimes used in medicine.)
Variants and Related Words
- Vi-ta-min hóa (v): to vitaminize, to fortify with vitamins.
- Sữa thường được vi-ta-min hóa. (Milk is often vitaminized.)
Synonyms
- Nutrient: A substance that provides nourishment essential for life and growth.
- Micronutrient: A nutrient required in small amounts, such as a vitamin or mineral.
Related Terms
- Khoáng chất (n): Mineral. Often discussed alongside vitamins as essential micronutrients.
- Chất bổ sung (n): Supplement. A product taken to supplement the diet, often containing vitamins.