pregnenolone
noun
preg·nen·o·lone
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Definition of pregnenolone
: an unsaturated hydroxy steroid ketone C21H32O2 that is formed by the oxidation of steroids (such as cholesterol) and yields progesterone on dehydrogenation
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pregnenolone
noun
preg·nen·o·lone
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Medical Definition of pregnenolone
: an unsaturated hydroxy steroid ketone C21H32O2 that is formed by the oxidation of steroids (as cholesterol) and yields progesterone on dehydrogenation