calciferol
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əˌrɔl, -ˌrɒl noun Biochemistry.
a fat-soluble, crystalline, unsaturated alcohol, C 28 H 43 OH, occurring in milk, fish-liver oils, etc., produced by ultraviolet irradiation of ergosterol, and used as a dietary supplement, as in fortified milk. Also called vitamin D2.
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calciferol (kælˈsɪfərɒl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| Also: vitamin D2 a fat-soluble steroid, found esp in fish-liver oils, produced by the action of ultraviolet radiation on ergosterol. It increases the absorption of calcium from the intestine and is used in the treatment of rickets. Formula: C28H43OH | |
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Medical Dictionary
calciferol cal·cif·er·ol (kāl-sĭf'ə-rôl', -rōl')
n.
See vitamin D2.
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Science Dictionary
| calciferol (kāl-sĭf'ə-rôl', -rōl') Pronunciation Key
Any of several sterols that are forms of vitamin D, especially ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). See more at vitamin D. |
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Also called calciferol vitamin noun chemical substance that is necessary for health.
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