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Meaning of calcitriol | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌkæl.sɪˈtɹaɪˌɔl

Definitions

A physiologically active metabolic derivative C₂₇H₄₄O₃ of cholecalciferol (1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol) that is synthesized in the liver and kidney and stimulates the intestinal absorption of calcium.

uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Calcitriol
Español calcitriol
Suomi kalsitrioli
日本語 カルシトリオール
Português calcitriol

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

calcitroic acid calciturbidite Calcium calcium acetate calcium arsenate calcium benzoate

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