Vitamin K

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Vitamin K
TermVitamin K
Short definitionVitamin K - (pronounced) (VY-tuh-min.
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Vitamin K - (pronounced) (VY-tuh-min. . . ) nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Vitamin K helps form blood clots (a mass formed when platelets, proteins, and cells stick together) and maintains strong bones. It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in green leafy vegetables, broccoli, liver, and vegetable oils. Vitamin K is also made by bacteria that live in the colon. Too little vitamin K can lead to bleeding and bruising. It's a type of phylloquinone

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