menadione
/ˌmɛnəˈdaɪoʊn/
noun
- A synthetic form of vitamin K, used in supplements and animal feed to help blood clotting.
- The doctor explained that menadione is a man-made version of vitamin K.
- Some animal feeds are fortified with menadione to prevent bleeding disorders.
- Researchers studied the effects of menadione on blood coagulation in lab tests.