Ketosteroid (Noun)
Meaning
A steroid containing a ketone group.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The presence of a ketone group in the steroid molecule classifies it as a ketosteroid.
- Dehydroepiandrosterone is a naturally occurring ketosteroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
- Researchers studied the effects of the ketosteroid on the body's metabolism and energy production.
- Ketosteroids play a crucial role in various biological processes, including the regulation of hormones.
- The scientist isolated a ketosteroid compound from the plant extract and analyzed its properties.