calciprivic

/kælkɪˈprɪvɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by a lack of vitamin D, particularly in the form of calcitriol.

“The patient was diagnosed with calciprivic rickets due to their strict vegetarian diet.”

2. noun

A condition characterized by a lack of calcitriol, a form of vitamin D.

“She was hospitalized with severe calciprivic disease and required immediate treatment.”

Synonyms

  • hypocalcemia
  • vitamin D-deficient

Antonyms

  • calcemic
  • hypercalcemic