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dihydrotachysterol

[dahy-hahy-droh-tuh-kis-tuh-rawl, -rol]
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noun Pharmacology.
  1. a white, crystalline, water-insoluble sterol, C28H46O, derived from ergosterol: used chiefly in the treatment of hypoparathyroidism.
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Origin of dihydrotachysterol

di-1 + hydro-2 + tachy- + sterol
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