mevalonic acid

noun

mev·​a·​lon·​ic acid ˌmev-ə-ˌlän-ik- How to pronounce mevalonic acid (audio)
: a branched dihydroxy acid C6H12O4 that is a precursor of squalene in the biosynthetic pathway forming sterols (as cholesterol)

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“Mevalonic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mevalonic%20acid. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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