calciferol

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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

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calciferol - a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets Synonyms: cholecarciferol, D, ergocalciferol, viosterol, vitamin D

cholecarciferol, D, ergocalciferol, ergosterol, fat-soluble vitamin, viosterol, vitamin D