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May 25, 2013

Vitamins and Calcium Supplements Glossary of Terms

The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Vitamins and Calcium Supplements article.

Abdominal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Abdominal pain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Absorb: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Absorption: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Acetate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Acquired: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Acute: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Adipose: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Alcohol abuse: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Alcoholism: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Alzheimer's disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Amenorrhea: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Anemia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Anorexia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Anorexia nervosa: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Anticoagulant: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Anticonvulsant: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Antioxidant: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ascorbic acid: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Atherosclerosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Autoimmune: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Beriberi: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Beta carotene: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Biliary: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blindness: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blood clots: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blurred vision: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bone density: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bowel: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Brain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Breast milk: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Calcium: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Calcium deficiency: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cancer: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Carbohydrates: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cardiac: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cardiovascular: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cardiovascular disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Carotenoid: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Celiac disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cell: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cerebral: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cholecalciferol: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cholesterol: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chronic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Clinical trials: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cod liver oil: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Colitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Collagen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Constipation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Corneal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Crohn's disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cystic fibrosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dementia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dentin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Depression: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dermatitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diabetes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diabetes mellitus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dialysis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Diarrhea: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Digestive system: See the definition from MedTerms.com

DNA: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dry eye: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dysfunction: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Enzyme: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Enzymes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Essential: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Excess iron: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fatigue: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fats: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fatty acids: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Flora: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Folate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Folic acid: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Food and Drug Administration: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gastritis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Genetic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Genetics: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Germ: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gingivitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Glossitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gout: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Headache: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hemoglobin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hemolysis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hemolytic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hemolytic anemia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Hepatic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Homocysteine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hormone: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hypercalcemia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hypertension: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Immune: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Immune response: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Immune system: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Incidence: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Infection: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Inflammation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Inflammatory bowel disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Institute of Medicine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Intervention: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Intrinsic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Iron: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Itching: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Jaundice: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Kidney: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lactation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lactose: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lactose intolerance: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Levothyroxine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Liver: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Liver disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Loin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lung cancer: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Macrocytic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Magnesium: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Malabsorption: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Melanin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Memory: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Metabolism: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Migraine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Mouth: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Muscle: See the definition from MedTerms.com

National Academies: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nausea: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nerve: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Neural: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Neuropathy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Niacin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Niacin deficiency: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nicotinic acid: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Night blindness: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Obese: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Obesity: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Obstruction: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Osteomalacia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Osteoporosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Overweight: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pancreatic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pellagra: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Peritoneal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pernicious anemia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pharmacist: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Phosphate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Phosphorus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pigmentation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Placebo-controlled: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pregnancy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pregnant: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Progressive: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Prospective: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Prostate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Prostate cancer: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Protein: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Proteins: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Psychosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pyridoxine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Randomized: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Rash: See the definition from MedTerms.com

RDA: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Receptor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Recommended Dietary Allowance: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Red blood cell: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Red blood cells: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Regional enteritis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Resection: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Respiratory: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Retina: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Retinol: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Rickets: See the definition from MedTerms.com

RNA: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Scurvy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sensitivity: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sensory: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Serotonin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Skeletal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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SPF: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stage: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stomach: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Substance: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sunscreen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Syndrome: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Synthesis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tablespoon: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Teaspoon: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tetracycline: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Thiamine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Throat: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tired: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tongue: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Toxicity: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Type 1 diabetes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ulcerative colitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Urinary: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Urine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

USDA: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vitamin A: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vitamin A deficiency: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vitamin B1: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vitamin B12: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vitamin B2: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vitamin B3: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vitamin B6: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vitamin C: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vitamin D: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vitamin D3: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Vitamin E: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vitamin K: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vitamins: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Warfarin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Weight loss: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Yogurt: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Zinc: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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