Calcitriol
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌkæl.sɪˈtɹaɪˌɔl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Calcitriol is a noun meaning (biochemistry, pharmacology) A physiologically active metabolic derivative C₂₇H₄₄O₃ of cholecalciferol (1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol) that is synthesized in the liver and kidney and stimulates the intestinal absorption of calcium.
Meaning
(biochemistry, pharmacology) A physiologically active metabolic derivative C₂₇H₄₄O₃ of cholecalciferol (1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol) that is synthesized in the liver and kidney and stimulates the intestinal absorption of calcium.
Word Forms
- calcitriols
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include caclitriol, calcifediol, ercalcitriol, hydroxycalciferol, dihydroxycalciferol, dihydroxycholecalciferol.
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