ketosteroid

Noun
  1. A steroid containing a ketone group (synset 115082730)
    is a type of: steroid - any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects
    subtypes:
    • 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

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