vitamin Cnoun [ U ]
uk/ˌvɪt.ə.mɪn ˈsiː/us/ˌvaɪ.t̬ə.mɪn ˈsiː/a vitamin found in foods such as citrus fruit, green vegetables with a lot of leaves, tomatoes, and potatoes. It is important for healthy bones, joints, teeth, and gums (= the part of the mouth from which the teeth grow), and for fighting infection.
Synonym
ascorbic acid
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Vitamins & minerals
- ascorbic acid
- bioflavonoid
- carotene
- folate
- folic acid
- mineral
- Omega-3
- retinol
- riboflavin
- sup
- thiamine
- vitamin
- vitamin A
- vitamin B1
- vitamin B12
- vitamin B6
- vitamin B complex
- vitamin D
- vitamin E
- vitamin K
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