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Meaning of KETOSTEROID
WordNet Dictionary
Definition:
[n]
a
steroid
containing
a
ketone
group
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See Also:
androsterone
,
cortisone
,
Cortone Acetate
,
estrone
,
Estronol
,
oestrone
,
steroid
,
theelin
Biology Dictionary
Definition:
A
steroid
-like chemical which is a by-product of the breakdown of certain steroids; they are found in urine and measuring them can give a good indication of the level of androgen production in the body. The major ketosteroids are:
androsterone
etiocholanone
estrone
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