calcitriol

[ kal-si-tree-awl, -ol ]

/ kælˈsɪ triˌɔl, -ˌɒl /

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noun

Biochemistry. a vitamin D compound, C27H44O3, occurring in humans as a hormone derived from cholesterol, that acts in the regulation and absorption of calcium.

Pharmacology. a preparation of this compound, used in the treatment of osteoporosis and bone fracture.

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Origin of calcitriol

1975–80; apparently calci(um) + triol

Words nearby calcitriol

calciphobe, calciphylaxis, calciprivic, calcite, calcitonin, calcitriol, calcium, calcium antagonist, calcium arsenate, calcium blocker, calcium carbide