ergosterol

UK
/ɜːˈɡɒstərɒl/
US
/ɜrˈɡɑstərɔl/

Translations

ergosterolnoun
ergosterols
pl
Ergosterol is an important component of fungal cell membranes.
L’ergostérol est un composant important des membranes cellulaires des champignons.
Synonyms
provitamin D2
fungal sterol
molecular sterol of fungi
ergosteroladjective
more ergosterol
Comp.
most ergosterol
Super.
UK
/ɜːˈɡɒstərɒl/
US
/ɜrˈɡɑstərɔl/
Used attributively in scientific contexts (e.g., "ergosterol content", "ergosterol pathway").
ergostéroliqueEn chimie et en biologie.
The researchers investigated the ergosterol biosynthesis pathway.
Les chercheurs ont étudié la voie de biosynthèse ergostérolique.

Definitions

ergosterolnoun
A sterol found in fungi and protozoa, which is converted into vitamin D2 when exposed to ultraviolet light.
Ergosterol is an important component of fungal cell membranes.
ergosteroladjective
Relating to or containing ergosterol.
The researchers investigated the ergosterol biosynthesis pathway.