English

Noun

ergosterol ‎(countable and uncountable, plural ergosterols)

1. (biochemistry, steroids, mycology) The steroid precursor of vitamin D2. It is found in cell membranes of fungi, and is their functional equivalent of cholesterol. It is also found in the membranes of some protists.

Translations

Related terms

• ergocalciferol
• sterol

See also

• viosterol

Portuguese

Noun

ergosterol m (plural ergosteróis)

1. (biochemistry, steroids, mycology) ergosterol (steroid precursor of vitamin D2)