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Meanings of vitamin a in English
Portuguese
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vitamina a Any of several fat-soluble vitamins essential for normal vision; prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes.
Vitamin, class of molecules with related biological function.
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Usage of vitamin a in English
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Vitamin A:Needed for healthy vision, bone growth and a strong immune system.
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Interpretation: Vitamin A deficiency remains prevalent in south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
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Nevertheless, the biological action of this released vitamin A is virtually unknown.
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Vitamins A-E and K This alphabet of vitamins are essential for children.
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In children only, vitamin A deficiency and zinc deficiency were also assessed.
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No association between third trimester maternal vitamin A and SSD was observed.
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Resupply of vitamin A can induce glandular differentiation in A- lacrimal tissues.
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Sweet potatoes are rich in magnesium and vitamins A, C and B6.
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LSECs expressed functional retinal dehydrogenases and could convert vitamin A to RA.
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Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin B6 are also in the mix.
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A lack of vitamin A can lead to blindness and even death.
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Even more, avoiding vitamin A can create some serious health problems.
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Improvement of social conditions is a radical approach to preventing vitamin A deficiency.
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Conclusions: Targeted vitamin A supplementation of HIV-positive children prolongs their survival.
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Vitamin A is not the only vitamin that promotes healthy eye function, however.
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Conclusions: Serum vitamin A deficiency could be commonly found in infants with wheezing.