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sterol

/ˈstɛr.ɒl/

/ˈstɛr.ɑl/

sterolnoun

sterols

/ˈstɛr.ɒl/

/ˈstɛr.ɑl/

Translations

Cholesterol is a type of sterol found in the body.

Холестерин - это тип стерола, который находится в организме.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

steroladjective

/ˈstɪə.rɒl/

/ˈstɛr.ɑl/

Used attributively in scientific contexts to describe compounds, pathways or measurements involving sterols.

Definitions

Relating to or containing sterols.

Sterol biosynthesis inhibitors are important antifungal agents.