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Ketosteroid

Definition

A ketosteroid refers to a type of steroid that contains a ketone functional group. It is a chemical compound commonly found in various biological systems.

Senses

Sense 1: Biochemistry

In biochemistry, a ketosteroid is a steroid hormone that contains a ketone functional group, typically produced in the adrenal glands or gonads.

Example sentence: The production of ketosteroids is regulated by the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis.

Sense 2: Chemistry

In chemistry, a ketosteroid is a derivative of a steroid where a ketone group is present.

Example sentence: The chemist synthesized a ketosteroid compound for the research study.

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