tachysterol

noun

ta·​chys·​ter·​ol ta-ˈkist-ə-ˌrȯl How to pronounce tachysterol (audio) -ˌrōl How to pronounce tachysterol (audio)
: an oily liquid alcohol C28H43OH isomeric with ergosterol that is formed by ultraviolet irradiation of ergosterol or lumisterol and that on further irradiation yields vitamin D2 see dihydrotachysterol

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“Tachysterol.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/tachysterol. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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