Term Name: | dehydroepiandrosterone |
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Synonyms: | 3-BETA-HYDROXY-5-ANDROSTEN-17-ONE, 3beta-hydroxyandrost-5-en-17-one, Dehydroepiandrosterone, Dehydroisoandrosterone, DHA, DHEA, Intrarosa, Prasterone |
Definition: | An androstanoid that is androst-5-ene substituted by a beta-hydroxy group at position 3 and an oxo group at position 17. It is a naturally occurring steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:28689] ( EBI ) |