ergocalciferol
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
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