ergocalciferol
/ˌɜrɡoʊkælˈsɪfəˌrɔl/
noun
- A form of vitamin D (vitamin D2) that is found in plants and fungi and is added to foods or taken as a supplement to help the body absorb calcium and keep bones healthy.
- The doctor recommended a daily dose of ergocalciferol for her vitamin D deficiency.
- Many breakfast cereals are fortified with ergocalciferol to help prevent bone problems.
- Ergocalciferol is often used in supplements because it comes from plant sources.