"7-dehydrocholesterol" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} 7-dehydrocholesterol (uncountable)
  1. (biochemistry) A zoosterol that functions in the serum as a cholesterol precursor, and is photochemically converted to vitamin D3 in the skin. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biochemistry
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