NIH MeSH · D015068Chemicals and Drugs
17-Ketosteroids
Also known as17 Ketosteroids · 17-Oxosteroids · 17 Oxosteroids
Definition
Steroids that contain a ketone group at position 17.
MeSH classification
- D04.210.500.578.502
- D06.472.040.502
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What does 17-Ketosteroids mean in medicine?
Steroids that contain a ketone group at position 17. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is 17-Ketosteroids known by any other names?
Yes. 17-Ketosteroids is also referred to as 17 Ketosteroids, 17-Oxosteroids, 17 Oxosteroids in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does 17-Ketosteroids sit in the medical classification?
17-Ketosteroids falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D04.210.500.578.502, D06.472.040.502). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D015068) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗