ALL meanings of calcitriol
cal·cit·ri·ol
C c - 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