Definition for Difference between revisions of "Vitamin D"
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| − | A molecule that regulates calcium levels in the blood through an action on intestinal transport of calcium ions. | + | 1) A molecule that regulates calcium levels in the blood through an action on intestinal transport of calcium ions. |
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| + | 2) Any of the several fat-soluble, antirachitic [[Vitamins D1]], D2, D3, occurring in milk and fish-liver oils, especially cod and [[halibut]]: essential for the formation of normal bones and teeth. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:01, 6 October 2011
1) A molecule that regulates calcium levels in the blood through an action on intestinal transport of calcium ions.
2) Any of the several fat-soluble, antirachitic Vitamins D1, D2, D3, occurring in milk and fish-liver oils, especially cod and halibut: essential for the formation of normal bones and teeth.