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epiandrosterone

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  • noun biochemistry A steroid hormone with weak androgenic activity, a natural metabolite of dehydroepiandrosterone via the 5α-reductase enzyme.

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Examples

  • Inactivin (bromine epiandrosterone) is a compound related to steroids found in the body, and has antiviral properties that interfere with the metabolism of the Aids virus.

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1998

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