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cholecalciferol

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cho·le·cal·cif·er·ol  (kl-kl-sf-rôl, -rl)
n.
See vitamin D.
cholecalciferol  (kl-kl-sf-rôl, -rl)
See vitamin D.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.cholecalciferolcholecalciferol - a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
calciferol, D, ergocalciferol, viosterol, vitamin D
ergosterol - 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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