alfacalcidol en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌal.fəˈkal.sɪ.dɒl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌæl.fəˈkæl.sɪˌdɔl/ (General-American)
Etymology
From alpha- + -calci- (“vitamin D analog/derivative”) + d(i)ol.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A synthetic analog of vitamin D₃, used in the treatment of conditions resulting from vitamin D deficiency.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-hydroxycholecalciferol | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
pt alfacalcidol (Translations)