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cholecalciferol

/ˌkəʊ.lɪ.kælˈsɪf.ə.rɒl/

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noun

/ˌkəʊ.lɪ.kælˈsɪf.ə.rɒl/C2formalscientific
  • ruЖирорастворимый витамин, также известный как витамин D3, необходимый для усвоения кальция и здоровья костей, а также помогающий предотвратить рахит.

A fat-soluble vitamin, also known as vitamin D3, that is essential for calcium absorption and bone health, and helps prevent rickets.

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  1. Vitamin D3C1formalmedical

    A fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for calcium absorption and bone health, naturally produced in the skin when exposed to sunlight.

    ruХолекальциферол

    • Cholecalciferol supplements are often recommended for people with limited sun exposure.
    • The body synthesizes cholecalciferol when the skin is exposed to UVB rays.
    • A deficiency in cholecalciferol can lead to rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.
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