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(organic chemistry) Any derivative of cholestane that has an extra ring, but especially 3,5-cyclocholestane in which ring-A is converted into a cyclopentane and a cyclopropane rings.
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Cyclocholestane means (organic chemistry) Any derivative of cholestane that has an extra ring, but especially 3,5-cyclocholestane in which ring-A is converted into a cyclopentane and a cyclopropane rings.
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