vitamin

• Substantivo que designa qualquer composto orgânico essencial em pequenas quantidades para o crescimento e o funcionamento normal do organismo, geralmente obtido pela alimentação.

A noun referring to any of a group of organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and nutrition, typically obtained from food.

1. Essential nutrientA2formalmedical

   Any of a group of organic compounds essential for normal growth and nutrition, required in small quantities in the diet.

   Nutriente essencial

   • Oranges are a good source of vitamin C.
   • She takes a daily vitamin supplement to stay healthy.
   • Vitamin D is produced by the body when exposed to sunlight.

2. Specific compoundA2formalmedical

   A specific type of vitamin, often referred to by a letter (e.g., A, B, C, D, E, K).

   Vitamina

   • Vitamin A is important for good vision.
   • B vitamins help convert food into energy.
   • Vitamin K plays a key role in blood clotting.