English word calciotropic comes from English calcio- ((chemistry) Of, relating to or containing calcium.), English -tropic
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| calcio- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Of, relating to or containing calcium. |
| -tropic | English (eng) | (science) affecting or attracted to the thing specified. (science) turning or changing. |
| calciotropic | English (eng) | (biochemistry) Describing any material (especially a hormone) that is involved in the regulation of calcium in the blood and in bone. |