ketosteroid

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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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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