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Noun: ergosterol  ur'gó-stu,rówl
  1. A plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation
    "Ergosterol in mushrooms can be a source of vitamin D for vegetarians"

Derived forms: ergosterols

Type of: steroid alcohol, sterol

Part of: calciferol, cholecalciferol, D, ergocalciferol, viosterol, vitamin D

Encyclopedia: Ergosterol