Definition
calciferol
noun
- a fat-soluble vitamin found in foods and produced by the body when exposed to sunlight; vitamin D
Usage: technical/medical term; often used in scientific and nutritional contexts
Examples
- Calciferol is essential for calcium absorption and bone health.
- The body synthesizes calciferol when skin is exposed to ultraviolet B radiation.
- Fortified milk contains added calciferol to support skeletal development in children.
- Deficiency in calciferol can lead to rickets in young children.
- Fish oil supplements are rich in calciferol and other omega-3 fatty acids.
- Doctors may prescribe calciferol supplements for patients with vitamin D deficiency.