pregnenolone en · NOUN
Etymology
From pregnane + -ene + -ol + -one.
Meanings
- (qualifier:steroids, uncountable, usually) A steroid prohormone involved in the steroidogenesis of progesterone, mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, androgens, and estrogens.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pregnenolones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |