| umls-concept:C0006657 | skos:definition | MSH: The major circulating metabolite of VITAMIN D3. It is produced in the LIVER and is the best indicator of the body's vitamin D stores. It is effective in the treatment of RICKETS and OSTEOMALACIA, both in azotemic and non-azotemic patients. Calcifediol also has mineralizing properties.,CSP: metabolic intermediate between cholecalciferol and 1,25- dihydroxycholecalciferol, with partial activity of latter. | lld:umls |
