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ergosterol

Noun

er=gos=ter=ol

WORDNET DICTIONARY

ergosterol(n = noun.substance) - a plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation;

ergosterol, n.

a plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation. [WordNet 1.5]

ergosterol, n. Biochem. a plant sterol that is converted to vitamin D2 when irradiated with ultraviolet light.

Etymology

ERGOT, after CHOLESTEROL

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