Definition of Calciferol

1. Noun. A fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets.

Exact synonyms: Cholecalciferol, D, Ergocalciferol, Viosterol, Vitamin D
Terms within: Ergosterol
Generic synonyms: Fat-soluble Vitamin

Definition of Calciferol

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Medical Definition of Calciferol

1. This vitamin is produced by the body when exposed to UV light. Plays important role in calcium and phosphorus metabolism. Deficiency is known as rickets. Symptoms include soft (weak) and bendable bones, stunted growth, bow legs, chest deformities and knock-knees. (21 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Calciferol

calceolate
calcergy
calces
calces
calceus
calcic
calcic
calcicole
calcicoles
calcicolous
calcicosis
calcic water
calcidiol
calcifediol
calciferol (current term)
calciferol (current term)
calciferols
calciferous
calciferous
calcific
calcific
calcification
calcification
calcifications
calcification lines of Retzius
calcific bursitis
calcific nodular aortic stenosis
calcific pancreatitis
calcified
calcified cartilage

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