calcifediol

noun

calcifediol

noun

Etymology From (cole)calcife(rol) + diol.

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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Pharmacology, Physical sciences, Sciences A prehormone which is produced by hydroxylation of vitamin D₃ (cholecalciferol) in the liver.

Synonyms: calcidiol, 25-hydroxycholecalciferol

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