phytonadione
/ˌfaɪtoʊnəˈdaɪoʊn/
noun
- A form of vitamin K (vitamin K1) that is found in green plants and is used to treat or prevent bleeding problems caused by low levels of vitamin K.
- The doctor prescribed phytonadione to help stop the patient's bleeding.
- Phytonadione is found naturally in foods like spinach, kale, and broccoli.
- Newborn babies often receive a shot of phytonadione to prevent a rare bleeding disorder.