Phytomenadione
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌfaɪ.toʊˌmɛn.əˈdaɪˌoʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phytomenadione is a noun meaning (biochemistry, pharmacology) A yellow oily naphthoquinone C₃₁H₄₆O₂ that is obtained especially from alfalfa, cabbage, spinach, and other leafy green vegetables or made synthetically and that has a fast, potent, and prolonged biological effect. It is essential for the blood-clotting process, effective orally, and useful especially in treating hypoprothrombinemia induced by anticoagulant drugs (trademark Mephyton).
Meaning
(biochemistry, pharmacology) A yellow oily naphthoquinone C₃₁H₄₆O₂ that is obtained especially from alfalfa, cabbage, spinach, and other leafy green vegetables or made synthetically and that has a fast, potent, and prolonged biological effect. It is essential for the blood-clotting process, effective orally, and useful especially in treating hypoprothrombinemia induced by anticoagulant drugs (trademark Mephyton).
Word Forms
- phytonadione
Synonyms for phytomenadione
Depending on context, synonyms include phylloquinone.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phytonadione, menadione, menedione, menoquinone, phenindione, diphenadione.
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