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(organic chemistry) A derivative of lanostane, 4,4,14-trimethyl-9,19-cyclo-5alpha,9beta-cholestane, having a methylene bridge between the 5- and 9- positions.
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Cycloartane means (organic chemistry) A derivative of lanostane, 4,4,14-trimethyl-9,19-cyclo-5alpha,9beta-cholestane, having a methylene bridge between the 5- and 9- positions.
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