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pregnane

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Main Entry: preg·nane
Pronunciation: 'preg-"nAn
Function: noun
: a crystalline steroid C21H36 that is related to cholane and isthe parent compound of the corticosteroid and progestational hormones
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pregnane preg·nane (prěg'nān')
n.
A crystalline steroid hydrocarbon that is the parent compound of corticosteroids and progesterones.

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