Retinol
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| Term | Retinol |
| Short definition | Retinol - (pronounced) (REH-tih-nol) nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Retinol helps with vision, bone growth, reproduction, epithelial growth (cells that line the body's inner and outer surfaces), and fighting infection. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Retinol - (pronounced) (REH-tih-nol) nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Retinol helps with vision, bone growth, reproduction, epithelial growth (cells that line the body's inner and outer surfaces), and fighting infection. It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils). Retinol is found in the liver, egg yolks and whole milk products of animals, as well as in fish oils. It can also be made in the body from a substance found in some fruits and vegetables, such as melons, carrots, spinach, and sweet potatoes. Retinol is being studied to prevent and treat some types of cancer. Also called vitamin A
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