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Naphthoquinone (Noun)

Meaning

A fat-soluble vitamin that helps in the clotting of blood.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Vitamin K, also known as a naphthoquinone compound, is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a critical role in the clotting of blood.
  • Research on the molecular structure of vitamin K reveals it to be a type of naphthoquinone derivative with significant physiological importance.
  • Menadione, a synthetic naphthoquinone, serves as a dietary supplement of vitamin K due to its solubility in both water and fats.
  • Scientists are currently exploring the possibility of creating novel naphthoquinone-based compounds with improved blood clotting efficacy.
  • Due to its role in coagulation and blood clot formation, vitamin K1, a naturally occurring naphthoquinone compound, has gained attention for potential use in clinical treatments.

Synonyms

  • Vitamin K
  • Antihemorrhagic Factor

Hypernyms

  • Fat-soluble Vitamin

Hyponyms

  • Phytonadione
  • Vitamin K3
  • Vitamin K1
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