calcitriol

cal·cit·ri·ol

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-si-tree-awl, -ol]
- /kælˈsɪ triˌɔl, -ˌɒl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-si-tree-awl, -ol]
- /kælˈsɪ triˌɔl, -ˌɒl/

Definitions of calcitriol word

noun calcitriol Biochemistry. a vitamin D compound, C 27 H 44 O 3 , occurring in humans as a hormone derived from cholesterol, that acts in the regulation and absorption of calcium. 1
noun calcitriol Pharmacology. a preparation of this compound, used in the treatment of osteoporosis and bone fracture. 1
noun calcitriol (biochemistry) The active metabolite 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol of vitamin D3 that is involved in the absorption of calcium. 0

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Origin of calcitriol

First appearance:

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

1975-80; apparently calci(um) + triol

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calcitriol popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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