calciferol

noun

cal·cif·er·ol | \ kal-ˈsi-fə-ˌrȯl

, -ˌrōl \

Definition of calciferol

: an alcohol C₂₈H₄₃OH usually prepared by irradiation of ergosterol and used as a dietary supplement in nutrition and medicinally in the control of rickets and related disorders

— called also vitamin D₂

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Recent Examples on the Web And there's some evidence to back his recommendation up: The NIH says vitamin D—a fat-soluble vitamin known as calciferol and produced naturally by your body—can help strengthen bones, reduce inflammation, and help with immune function. — Amber Brenza, Health.com, "Donald Trump's COVID-19 Treatment Plan: What to Know About The President's Medications," 5 Oct. 2020 Backing up a second here: Vitamin D, aka calciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin that’s naturally present in a few foods, like fatty fish, beef liver, cheese, and egg yolks, per the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements (NIH). — Korin Miller, Health.com, "Dr. Fauci Says It's Fine to Take Vitamins C and D to Help Boost Your Immune System—Here's What to Know," 14 Sep. 2020

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calciferol

noun

cal·cif·er·ol | \ kal-ˈsif-ə-ˌrȯl, -ˌrōl

Medical Definition of calciferol

: an alcohol C₂₈H₄₃OH usually prepared by irradiation of ergosterol and used as a dietary supplement in nutrition and medicinally especially in the control of rickets

— called also ergocalciferol, viosterol, vitamin D, vitamin D₂

— see drisdol

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