Term Name: | fat-soluble vitamin (role) |
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Synonyms: | fat-soluble vitamin, fat-soluble vitamins, fettloesliche Vitamine |
Definition: | Any vitamin that dissolves in fats and are stored in body tissues. Unlike the water-soluble vitamins, they are stored in the body for long periods of time and generally pose a greater risk for toxicity when consumed in excess. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:24020] ( EBI ) |