What does "calcitriol" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "calcitriol"?

Common synonyms include: dihydroxycholecalciferol.

How do you pronounce "calcitriol"?

Pronounced //ˌkæl.sɪˈtɹaɪˌɔl//.

Calcitriol

//ˌkæl.sɪˈtɹaɪˌɔl// noun

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Noun

1
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. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

dihydroxycholecalciferol

Etymology

From calci- (“vitamin D derivative”) + triol.

Related phrases

vitamin d3

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