Vitamin D is a fat-soluble secosteroid hormone essential for calcium and phosphate homeostasis, promoting bone mineralisation and immune regulation. Clinically, its deficiency leads to impaired bone health, manifesting as rickets in children or osteomalacia in adults. Monitoring vitamin D status is crucial in managing metabolic bone diseases and preventing fractures.
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