Calciferol

Word CALCIFEROL
Character 10
Hyphenation cal cif er ol
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Calciferol"

What do we mean by calciferol?

One of the forms of vitamin d, a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets. It is an unsaturated alcohol, C28H43OH found in foods such as milk and fish liver oils. It is used as a dietary supplement in milk. noun

Constituent of vitamin D2. noun

A fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets noun

Vitamin D3 (C27H44O)

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The word "calciferol" in example sentences

Exposure to UVB radiation from the sun causes a chemical reaction in skin cells that converts a form of cholesterol to a form of vitamin D called calciferol ❋ Unknown (2008)

The vitamin was also called "calciferol," since it was found to boost calcium deposits in bone. ❋ Unknown (2010)

D (calciferol) helps teeth and bones stay healthy. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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