Hydroxycalciferol
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hydroxycalciferol is a noun meaning (biochemistry) a biologically active metabolite of vitamin D2 which is more active in curing rickets than its parent.
Meaning
(biochemistry) a biologically active metabolite of vitamin D2 which is more active in curing rickets than its parent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dihydroxycalciferol, calcifediol, calcitriol, hydroxyergocalciferol, ergocalciferol, hydroxycholecalciferol.
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