Found 2 items, similar to axerophthol.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: axerophthol axerophthol n : any of several fat-soluble vitamins essential for normal vision; prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes [syn: vitamin A, antiophthalmic factor , A]
English → English (gcide) Definition: axerophthol axerophthol \axerophthol\ n. 1. a vitamin essential for normal vision (C20H30O); it prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes; same as vitamin A. One U.S.P. unit of vitamin A is equivalent to 0.30 micrograms of pure vitamin A alcohol. Syn: vitamin A; vitamin A alcohol; antiophthalmic factor; biosterol; retinol; A. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]