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Pregnanolone

pregnanolone

(Science: chemical) A pregnane found in the urine of pregnant women and sows. It has anaesthetic, hypnotic, and sedative properties.

Chemical name: Pregnan-20-one, 3-hydroxy-, (3alpha,5beta)-


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