Ketosteroids
| Definition: |
Steroid derivatives formed by oxidation of a methyl group on the side chain or a methylene group in the ring skeleton to form a ketone. |
| Notes: |
/physiol permitted |
| Previously Indexed: |
appropriate steroid class (1971-1973) |
Ketosteroids Categories.
Ketosteroids Definitions and Terms
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