11-oxoandrostenedione
|11-ox-o-an-dro-ste-ne-di-one|
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/ˌɛlɛvən ˌɒksəʊˌændrəʊˌstɛnɪˈdaɪoʊn/
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/ˌɛlɪvən ˌɒksəʊˌændrəʊˌstɛnɪˈdaɪəʊn/
steroid hormone
Etymology
'11-oxoandrostenedione' originates from the combination of '11-oxo' indicating the presence of an oxygen atom at the 11th position, and 'androstenedione,' a steroid hormone.
'Androstenedione' is derived from the Greek 'andro' meaning 'man' and 'stenos' meaning 'narrow,' combined with 'dione' indicating two ketone groups.
Initially, it was identified as a steroid hormone, and its role in hormone biosynthesis has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a steroid hormone that is a derivative of androstenedione, involved in the biosynthesis of androgens and estrogens.
11-oxoandrostenedione is studied for its role in hormone regulation.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 04:02