Calcifediol
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Calcifediol is a noun meaning (biochemistry, pharmacology) A prehormone which is produced by hydroxylation of vitamin D₃ (cholecalciferol) in the liver.
Meaning
(biochemistry, pharmacology) A prehormone which is produced by hydroxylation of vitamin D₃ (cholecalciferol) in the liver.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include calcitriol, hydroxycalciferol, dihydroxycalciferol, dihydroxycholecalciferol, ergocalciferol, hydroxyergocalciferol.
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