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cholecalciferol

cholecalciferol

9.3
A form of vitamin D that helps keep bones healthy
  • noun
  • /ˌkoʊlɪkælˈsɪfərɒl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : colecalciferol
  • A balanced diet rich in cholecalciferol may help prevent rickets in children.
  • cholecalciferol (vitamin D3)
  • cholecalciferol vitamin

Examples

  • More and more research is showing just how important vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is to your overall health.

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  • I have been taking high doses of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)... rechecked last week...

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  • There are many health benefits to taking cholecalciferol, as it helps in the absorption of calcium.

  • Doctors often suggest cholecalciferol for patients to enhance their bone health.

Synonyms

D
vscholecalciferol
  • Specialized
23 3.5

A vitamin that helps the body use calcium to build strong bones

is one specific form, not the general nutrient
vitamin D
vscholecalciferol
  • Specialized
21 2.5

A substance that helps the body use calcium to keep bones and teeth healthy

is one specific form rather than the broad nutrient group

Surface Forms

cholecalciferol singular
cholecalciferols plural

Morphology

cholecalciferol = calciferol (opaque) = chole + calciferol

The combining form 'chole-' and the technical term 'calciferol' are specialized scientific morphemes not transparently meaningful to average learners.

Etymology

The word cholecalciferol begins with chole-, the same start as cholesterol, and contains calci- from calcium plus -fer- meaning 'to carry'. So it is a substance made from cholesterol that helps the body carry and use calcium for strong bones, which is why it is a form of vitamin D.