Androstane
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Androstane is a noun meaning (biochemistry) The steroid hydrocarbon from which all androgens (such as testosterone) are derived.
Meaning
(biochemistry) The steroid hydrocarbon from which all androgens (such as testosterone) are derived.
Word Forms
- androstanes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include androstene, androstenediol, androstenedione, androstadiene, androstadienone, androstendione.
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