ergocalciferol

Thân thiện

A doctor recommends ergocalciferol supplements for bone health.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A fat-soluble vitamin that prevents ricks: Ergocalciferol is a specific form of vitamin D (vitamin D2) that is obtained from plant sources and used to prevent or treat vitamin D deficiency and related bone disorders.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Milk is often fortified with ergocalciferol to ensure children get enough vitamin D.
  • A deficiency in ergocalciferol can lead to soft bones in adults.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: Ergocalciferol is specifically prescribed to treat conditions like hypoparathyroidism and familial hypophosphatemia.
  • The doctor prescribed a high dose of ergocalciferol to correct the patient's severe deficiency.

Variants and Related Words

• Cholecalciferol (noun): Vitamin D3, the form of vitamin D synthesized in the skin upon exposure to sunlight and found in animal products.
• Calciferol (noun): A general term sometimes used for vitamin D compounds, including ergocalciferol.

Synonyms

• Vitamin D2: The scientific name for ergocalciferol.
• Viosterol: An older, less common name for irradiated ergocalciferol.

Related Phrases and Compounds

• Ergocalciferol supplementation: The act of adding this vitamin to the diet or taking it as a medicine.
  • Ergocalciferol supplementation is crucial for people with limited sun exposure.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

Từ đồng nghĩa

• vitamin D
• calciferol
• viosterol
• cholecalciferol
• D