cholecalciferol
/ˌkoʊləkælˈsɪfəˌrɔl/
noun
- A form of vitamin D that the body makes when skin is exposed to sunlight; also found in some foods and supplements, important for bone health.
- Your body produces cholecalciferol when you spend time in the sun.
- The doctor recommended a cholecalciferol supplement during the winter months.
- Many milk products are fortified with cholecalciferol to help prevent bone diseases.