Cholestane is a saturated 27-carbon steroid precursor which serves as the basis for many organic molecules. == Derivatives of cholestane == Derivatives are classified in two families: Some steroids, such as cholesterol, are both a sterol and a cholestene. ...
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<biochemistry, chemistry> A hydrocarbon (molecule of carbon and hydrogen only) with 27 carbon atoms that is the parent structure of all mammalian steroids. ... (15 Jan 1998) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kō′les-tān Definitions: 1. The parent hydrocarbon of cholesterol. For structure, see steroids.
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