ta·chys·ter·ol
n : an oily liquid alcohol C28H43OH isomeric with ergosterol that is formed by ultraviolet irradiation of ergosterol or lumisterol and that on further irradiation yields vitamin D2 - see DIHYDROTACHYSTEROL .
             
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