Vitamin D<sub>2</sub> dictionary definition | vitamin D<sub>2</sub> defined

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A white crystalline sterol produced by ultraviolet irradiation of ergosterol and also occurring naturally in fungi and some fish oils. Vitamin D₂ is the form of vitamin D generally used as a dietary supplement. Also called calciferol, ergocalciferol. Chemical formula: C₂₈H₄₄O.

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Noun

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ergocalciferol or calciferol; a constituent of vitamin D.

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vitamin d~lt;sb~gt;2~lt;/sb~gt; - Medical Definition

n.

A white crystalline compound, C₂₈H₄₄O, produced commercially by ultraviolet irradiation of ergosterol obtained from fungi or plants, and used as a dietary supplement. Also called ergocalciferol

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