Definition of Ketosteroid

1. Noun. A steroid containing a ketone group.

Specialized synonyms: Androsterone, Estrone, Estronol, Oestrone, Theelin, Cortisone, Cortone Acetate
Generic synonyms: Steroid

Definition of Ketosteroid

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Medical Definition of Ketosteroid

1. A steroid-like chemical which is a by-product of the breakdown of certain steroids. They are found in urine and measuring them can give a good indication of the level of androgen production in the body. The major ketosteroids are: androsterone, etiocholanone and oestrone. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ketosteroid

ketorolac
ketorolac tromethamine
ketose
ketose
ketose-1-phosphate aldolase
ketoses
ketose reductase
ketosis
ketosis
ketosis-prone diabetes
ketosis-prone diabetes
ketosis-resistant diabetes
ketosis-resistant diabetes
ketosis-resistant diabetes mellitus
ketosteroid (current term)
ketosteroid (current term)
ketosteroids
ketosteroids
ketosuccinic acid
ketosuria
ketotetrose
ketotic
ketotic
ketotifen
ketotriose
keto acid
kets
Kettering
kettle
kettledrum

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