sterol

UK
/ˈstɛr.ɒl/
US
/ˈstɛr.ɑl/

Translations

sterolnoun
sterols
pl
UK
/ˈstɛr.ɒl/
US
/ˈstɛr.ɑl/
Cholesterol is a type of sterol found in the body.
Холестерин - это тип стерола, который находится в организме.
steroladjective
UK
/ˈstɪə.rɒl/
US
/ˈstɛr.ɑl/
Used attributively in scientific contexts to describe compounds, pathways or measurements involving sterols.

Definitions

sterolnoun
A type of organic molecule that is a subgroup of steroids, typically found in the cell membranes of plants and animals, and includes cholesterol.
Cholesterol is a well-known sterol that plays a crucial role in maintaining cell membrane structure.
steroladjective
Relating to or containing sterols.
Sterol biosynthesis inhibitors are important antifungal agents.