ergosterol

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \(ˌ)ər-ˈgäs-tə-ˌrȯl, -ˌrōl\
- /ˈɜːɡəstərˌɒl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \(ˌ)ər-ˈgäs-tə-ˌrȯl, -ˌrōl\

Definitions of ergosterol word

noun ergosterol (steroid hormone, mycology) The steroid precursor of vitamin D2. It is found in cell membranes of fungi, and is their functional equivalent of cholesterol. It is also found in the membranes of some protists. 1
noun ergosterol a plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by the action of ultraviolet radiation. Formula: C28H43OH 0
noun ergosterol a crystalline plant sterol, C28H43OH, formerly prepared from ergot but now chiefly from yeast: when exposed to ultraviolet rays it produces a vitamin (D2) used to prevent or cure rickets 0
noun ergosterol (biochemistry, steroids, mycology) The steroid precursor of vitamin D2. It is found in cell membranes of fungi, and is their functional equivalent of cholesterol. It is also found in the membranes of some protists. 0

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ergosterol popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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