22-Dihydroergocalciferol

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22-Dihydroergocalciferol

22-Dihydroergocalciferol (pronunciation: 22-Dye-hydro-ergo-calciferol) is a form of vitamin D that is used in the treatment of certain medical conditions such as rickets, osteoporosis, and hypoparathyroidism.

Etymology

The term "22-Dihydroergocalciferol" is derived from the Greek words "ergon" meaning work, "calcis" meaning lime, and "ferre" meaning to bear. The "22-Dihydro" prefix refers to the chemical structure of the compound, indicating that it has two hydrogen atoms added to the 22nd carbon atom in the ergocalciferol molecule.

Usage

22-Dihydroergocalciferol is used in the treatment of conditions that result from Vitamin D deficiency or conditions that affect the body's ability to absorb and use this vitamin. It is also used in the treatment of hypoparathyroidism, a condition where the body produces too little of the parathyroid hormone, which regulates the body's levels of calcium and phosphorus.

Related Terms

  • Vitamin D: A group of fat-soluble secosteroids responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate, and multiple other biological effects.
  • Rickets: A condition that affects bone development in children. It causes the bones to become soft and weak, which can lead to bone deformities.
  • Osteoporosis: A condition in which bones become weak and brittle.
  • Hypoparathyroidism: A rare condition in which the body secretes low levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH). PTH is a hormone that regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus in your body's bones and blood.

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