Look up: Cholecalciferol

1. Cholecalciferol
   Cholecalciferol: Vitamin D3.
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2. cholecalciferol
   <biochemistry> The vitamin produced by the body when exposed to ultraviolet light. It has an important role in calcium and phosphorus metabolism. ... Deficiency is known as rickets which presents with soft (weak) and bendable bones, stunted growth, bow legs, chest deformities and knock-knees. ... (15 Jan 1998) ...
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3. cholecalciferol
   (ko″lә-kal-sif´әr-ol) vitamin D3, an oil-soluble vitamin used in the prevention of rickets.
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4. cholecalciferol
   (from the article `vitamin D`) ...of these sterols are 7-dehydrocholesterol, formed by metabolic processes in animals, and ergosterol, present in vegetable oils. The action of ... ...tissues or species; for example, beta-carotene, which can be converted to vitamin A, is synthesized in plant tissues but not in animal tissues. On ... ....
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5. cholecalciferol
   Type: Term Pronunciation: kō′lē-kal-sif′er-ol Definitions: 1. Probably the vitamin D of animal origin found in the skin, fur, and feathers of animals and birds exposed to sunlight, and also in butter, brain, fish oils, and egg yolk. Synonyms: vitamin D3
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6. cholecalciferol
   Fat-soluble chemical important in the uptake of calcium and phosphorous for bones. It is found in liver, fish oils, and margarine. It can be produced in the skin, provided that the skin is adequately exposed to sunlight. Lack of vitamin D leads to rickets and other bone diseases
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7. cholecalciferol
   A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Cholecalciferol helps the body use calcium and phosphorus to make strong bones and teeth. It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in fatty fish, egg yolks, and dairy products. Skin exposed to sunshin...
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8. Cholecalciferol
   --> `Cholecalciferol` is a form of vitamin D, also called `vitamin D<sub>3</sub>` or `calciol`.--> It is structurally similar to steroids such as testosterone, cholesterol, and cortisol (though vitamin D₃ itself is a secosteroid). Forms: Vitamin D₃ has several...
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