noun
calciferol
Scientific term for vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) or sometimes vitamin D in general. Used in biochemistry and nutrition contexts.
See also: ビタミンＤ
カルシフェロールはビタミンDの一種です。
Calciferol is a type of vitamin D.
Loanword from English 'calciferol', itself a blend of 'calcium' and 'ferre' (Latin for 'to bear') plus '-ol'.