calcitriol

One entry found for calcitriol.

Main Entry: cal·ci·tri·ol
Pronunciation: kal-s-tr-l, -l
Function: noun
: a physiologically active metabolic derivative C₂₇H₄₄O₃ of cholecalciferol that is synthesized in the liver and kidney and stimulates the intestinal absorption of calcium -- called also 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol