sterol

noun ste·rol \ˈstir-ˌȯl, ˈster-, -ˌōl\

Definition of STEROL

: any of various solid steroid alcohols (as cholesterol) widely distributed in animal and plant lipids

International Scientific Vocabulary, from -sterol (as in cholesterol)

First Known Use: 1913

Medical Dictionary

noun ste·rol \ˈsti(ə)r-ˌȯl, ˈste(ə)r-, -ˌōl\

: any of various solid steroid alcohols (as cholesterol) widely distributed in animal and plant lipids

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