Dihydrotachysterol
Dihydrotachysterol
Dihydrotachysterol (pronunciation: dye-hydro-tack-iss-ter-ol) is a synthetic form of vitamin D, used as a medication in the treatment of certain conditions such as rickets, hypoparathyroidism, and hypocalcemia related to renal disease.
Etymology
The term "Dihydrotachysterol" is derived from the Greek words "di" meaning two, "hydro" meaning water, "tachys" meaning fast, and "sterol" which is a type of lipid. This refers to the two hydrogen atoms added to the tachysterol molecule to create this synthetic form of vitamin D.
Usage
Dihydrotachysterol is used as a medication to treat conditions that result from a lack of vitamin D in the body. These conditions include rickets, a disease that affects bone development in children; hypoparathyroidism, a condition where the body produces insufficient parathyroid hormone; and hypocalcemia related to renal disease, a condition where the body has low levels of calcium due to kidney disease.
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.
- Hypoparathyroidism: A condition in which the parathyroid glands in your neck do not produce enough parathyroid hormone.
- Hypocalcemia: A condition in which there are lower-than-average levels of calcium in the plasma.
- Renal disease: A broad term that includes any disease or disorder that affects the function of the kidneys.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dihydrotachysterol
- Wikipedia's article - Dihydrotachysterol
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