(chemistry) Formally derived from another compound by the replacement of a hydroxy group by a hydrogen atom

(chemistry) Describing any compound formally derived from another by replacement of a hydroxy group by a hydrogen atom

(chemistry) Any compound formally derived from a sugar by replacing a hydroxy group by a hydrogen atom

plural of deoxy sugar

(organic chemistry) A sugar alcohol in which one on more hydroxy groups have been replaced by hydrogen

plural of deoxy sugar alcohol

(genetics, biochemistry) A nucleic acid found in all living things (and some non-living, see virus); consists of a polymer formed from nucleotides which are shaped into a double helix; it is associated with the transmission of genetic information.

(biochemistry, steroids) A steroid hormone, produced in the adrenal cortex; sometimes manufactured synthetically for use in cases of adrenal insufficiency.

(biochemistry, steroids) Alternative form of deoxycorticosterone.

(genetics) Of or pertaining to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or its derivatives.