Definition of Vitamin D

1. Noun. A fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets.

Exact synonyms: Calciferol, Cholecalciferol, D, Ergocalciferol, Viosterol
Terms within: Ergosterol
Generic synonyms: Fat-soluble Vitamin

Definition of Vitamin D

1. Noun. Either of a number of fat-soluble vitamins, required for normal bone development and that prevents rickets; can be manufactured in the skin on exposure to sunlight. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Vitamin D

1. The sunshine vitamin is produced by the body when exposed to UV light. Plays important role in calcium and phosphorus metabolism. Deficiency is known as rickets. Symptoms include soft (weak) and bendable bones, stunted growth, bow legs, chest deformities and knock-knees. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vitamin D

vitamin B5
vitamin B6
vitamin B6 deficiency
vitamin B6 unit
vitamin B7
vitamin B9
vitamin BT
vitamin B complex
vitamin Bc
vitamin Bc conjugase
vitamin Bx
vitamin C
vitamin C deficiency
vitamin C test
vitamin C unit
vitamin D (current term)
vitamin D1
vitamin D2
vitamin D3
vitamin D4
vitamin D5
vitamin D deficiency
vitamin D milk
vitamin D unit
vitamin E
vitamin E unit
vitamin F
vitamin G
vitamin H
vitamin J

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