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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A prehormone which is produced by hydroxylation of vitamin D₃ (cholecalciferol) in the liver. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

25-hydroxycholecalciferolcalcidiol

Etymology

From (cole)calcife(rol) + diol.

Related phrases

vitamin d3

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