an antioxidant vitamin that protects cells from oxidative damage. Vitamin C is necessary for the production of collagen (e.g., for wound healing), hormones and neurotransmitters; it may have a role in fighting infection. Deficiency results in poor healing, easy bruising and anemia.
VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC¸ ACIDASCORBATE)
Meaning of VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC¸ ACIDASCORBATE) in English
AIDS English Glossary. Английский словарь СПИДа. 2012