Ergocalciferol

Ergocalciferol
Term	Ergocalciferol
Short definition	ergocalciferol (ER-goh-kal-SIH-feh-rol) A form of vitamin D that helps the body use calcium and phosphorus to build strong bones and teeth. It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in plants and yeast.
Type	Cancer terms
Specialty	Oncology
Language	English
Source	NCI
Comments

ergocalciferol - (pronounced) (ER-goh-kal-SIH-feh-rol) A form of vitamin D that helps the body use calcium and phosphorus to build strong bones and teeth. It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in plants and yeast. It can be made in the body from another form of vitamin D when the body is exposed to the sun. Ergocalciferol is also made in the laboratory. It is used to prevent and treat vitamin D deficiency. It's a kind of dietary supplement. Also called vitamin D2

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