Squalene (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun Biochemistry.
  1. an oil, C30H50, intermediate in the synthesis of cholesterol, obtained for use in manufacturing pharmaceuticals.
noun
  1. a terpene first found in the liver of sharks but also present in the livers of most higher animals: an important precursor of cholesterol
    Squalene (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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