Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A crystalline sterol, C28H43OH, synthesized by yeast from sugars or derived from ergot and converted to vitamin D2 when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun a plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun biochemistry, mycology The
steroid precursor ofvitamin D2 . It is found incell membranes offungi , and is their functional equivalent ofcholesterol . It is also found in the membranes of someprotists .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word ergosterol.
Examples
-
In addition, and especially important to its effectiveness as a remedy for ulcers and running sores, it is a rich source of ergosterol, which is converted by the sun's ultraviolet rays into vitamin D.
THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003
-
" And Amanda would answer, "The label states that this carton contains activated ergosterol.
Another Roadside Attraction Robbins, Tom 1971
-
Have you ever heard of a cow that activated ergosterol?
Another Roadside Attraction Robbins, Tom 1971
-
Jimmy, I'm not sure about this activated ergosterol.
Another Roadside Attraction Robbins, Tom 1971
-
For example, it has been found that 5 mg of irradiated ergosterol has the same action in this respect as 1 litre of good cod-liver oil.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1927 and 1928 - Presentation Speech 1966
-
It can be considered proved, therefore, that ergosterol, or possibly a sterol, the physiological effects of which correspond completely with those of ergosterol, constitutes the antirachitic provitamin, i.e. the mother substance of vitamin
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1927 and 1928 - Presentation Speech 1966
-
Another sterol which Windaus has studied in detail, is ergosterol, which occurs partly in ergot and partly in yeast.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1927 and 1928 - Presentation Speech 1966
-
Another sterol which Windaus has studied in detail, is ergosterol, which occurs partly in ergot and partly in yeast.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1927 and 1928 - Presentation Speech 1966
-
It can be considered proved, therefore, that ergosterol, or possibly a sterol, the physiological effects of which correspond completely with those of ergosterol, constitutes the antirachitic provitamin, i.e. the mother substance of vitamin
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1927 and 1928 - Presentation Speech 1966
-
The research carried out in recent years, in which Windaus himself has also played a leading part, has revealed the very important fact that, on being irradiated with ultraviolet light, this ergosterol assumes exactly the same properties as the antirachitic vitamin, "vitamin D", i.e. it will cure rachitis
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1927 and 1928 - Presentation Speech 1966
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.