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androstanedione

n. (context biochemistry English) Either of two isomeric steroids: 5α-androstanedione and 5β-androstanedione. In humans, 5α-androstanedione is a metabolic precursor of testosterone and estrone.

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Androstanedione

Androstanediones are a pair of isomeric steroids which differ at the 5-position. They are distinguished as 5α-androstanedione and 5β-androstanedione. In humans, 5α-androstanedione is a metabolic precursor of both testosterone and estrone.