How to Pronounce Calcitriol (Rocaltrol)
kal-si-TRYE-ol
IPA: /kæl.sɪ.ˈtrjɛ.ɒl/
Brand name: Rocaltrol
kal
si
TRYE
ol
Calcitriol is pronounced kal-si-TRYE-ol
How do you pronounce Calcitriol?
Calcitriol is pronounced “kal-si-TRYE-ol”. It has 4 syllables: kal ‑ si ‑ trye ‑ ol. The stress falls on the third syllable, “trye”.
How many syllables are in Calcitriol?
Calcitriol has 4 syllables: kal ‑ si ‑ trye ‑ ol.
What does Calcitriol mean?
Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D (1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol) used for hypocalcemia, renal osteodystrophy, and hypoparathyroidism. It promotes calcium and phosphorus absorption.
Word Parts
root
calci-
calcium
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 3 (TRYE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Hypocalcemia, renal osteodystrophy
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