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viosterol Biochem.|vaɪəʊˈstɪərɒl|
[f. ultraviolet a. and n. + -sterol.]
Calciferol (vitamin D2) obtained by the irradiation of ergosterol with ultraviolet light.
1929Jrnl. Amer. Med. Assoc. 31 Aug. 693/1 The Council [on Pharmacy and Chemistry] has adopted the term viosterol to designate irradiated ergosterol. 1933Discovery May 160/1 The daily dose of yeast milk required for the prevention of rickets is approximately 24 ounces (120 rat units) of cod liver oil, 3 teaspoonful (200 rat units) and of viosterol 10 drops (800 units). 1971A. A. Michele You don't have to Ache vii. 162 Today rickets is rare. Vitamin D and viosterol have done much to eliminate the disease. |