HyperDic: ergosterol

English > 1 sense of the word ergosterol:
NOUNsubstanceergosterola plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation
English > ergosterol: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation.
Broadersterol, steroid alcoholAny of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals
Substance ofvitamin D, calciferol, viosterol, ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol, DA fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
Spanishergosterol
Catalanergosterol

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