Associations to the word «Sterol»

Wiktionary

STEROL, noun. (biochemistry) Any member of a class of steroids containing a hydroxyl group in the 3-position of the A-ring; they are found in all animal and plant tissue and play an important role in hormone chemistry.

Dictionary definition

STEROL, noun. Any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances.

Wise words

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