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pregnenolone

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Main Entry: preg·nen·o·lone
Pronunciation: preg-'nen-&l-"On
Function: noun
: an unsaturated hydroxy steroid ketoneC21H32O2 that is formed by the oxidation of steroids (as cholesterol) and yields progesterone on dehydrogenation
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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