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calciferol

/kælˈsɪf.ə.rɒl/

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noun

/kælˈsɪf.ə.rɒl/C2formalscientific
  • ruЖирорастворимый витамин, необходимый для усвоения кальция и здоровья костей, известный профилактикой рахита.

A fat-soluble vitamin essential for calcium absorption and bone health, known for preventing rickets.

uncountable

  1. Vitamin D2C1formalmedical

    A fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for calcium absorption and bone health, and helps prevent rickets.

    ruКальциферол

    • Calciferol is often added to milk to prevent deficiencies.
    • The doctor prescribed calciferol supplements for the patient with weak bones.
    • Exposure to sunlight helps the body produce calciferol naturally.

    Synonymsergocalciferolviosterol

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  • calciferol's possessive singular form