ketosteroid
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ke·to·ste·roid
(kē′tō-stĕr′oid′, -stîr′-)n.
A steroid, such as androsterone or estrone, that contains a ketone group.
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ketosteroid
(ˌkiːtəʊˈstɪərɔɪd; ˌkiːtəʊˈstɛrɔɪd)n
(Chemistry) any steroid containing a ketone group in its molecule
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ke•tos•ter•oid
(kɪˈtɒs təˌrɔɪd)n.
any of a group of steroids containing a ketone group.
[1935–40]
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| Noun | 1. | ketosteroid - a steroid containing a ketone group androsterone - an androgenic hormone that is less active than testosterone estrone, Estronol, oestrone, theelin - a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency cortisone, Cortone Acetate - a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone steroid - any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects |
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