cal·cif·er·ol (k l-s f  -rôl , -r l)n. See vitamin D. [calcifer(ous) + -ol.] |
calciferol [kælˈsɪfərɒl]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) 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 Also called vitamin D2
[from calcif(erous + ergost)erol]
| calciferol (kl-sf-rôl, -rl) 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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| Noun | 1. |  calciferol - a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents ricketsergosterol - a plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation fat-soluble vitamin - any vitamin that is soluble in fats |
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