Definition of ergocalciferol in English:
ergocalciferol
noun ˌəːɡə(ʊ)kalˈsɪfərɒl-rôl
Biochemistry another term for calciferol, "vitamin D2"
Example sentencesExamples
- Participants were called during their 2-month ergocalciferol courses to ensure adherence to the regimen and reinforce need for follow-up levels.
- No clinical characteristics predictive of response to the ergocalciferol regimen could be identified.
- Second, all individuals with CF who are older than 1 year should receive 800 IU / day of oral ergocalciferol.
- Two forms are available: cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol, and there is virtually no difference between the two, explains a vitamin D researcher.
- She was discharged to the Health Centre with the recommendation to prescribe ergocalciferol and calcium.
Origin
1950s: blend of ergot and calciferol.