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vitamin A

Pronunciation:  vI-tuh-min A
  
Definition :Any of several fat-soluble vitamins (retinol) found especially in animal products (egg yolk, milk, fish-liver oils) or a mixture of them. Animals and people will become protein difficient if they do not get vitamin A.
  
Facts: Eye defects are a common result of vitamin A deficiency.