Meaning Of The Word Sterol

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Sterol Meaning

Sterol Definition
Sterol Definition

What's The Definition Of Sterol?

sterol in American English
any of a group of solid cyclic unsaturated alcohols, as cholesterol, found in plant and animal tissues
noun: any of a group of solid, mostly unsaturated, polycyclic alcohols, as cholesterol and ergosterol, derived from plants or animals

sterol in British English
noun: any of a group of natural steroid alcohols, such as cholesterol and ergosterol, that are waxy insoluble substances

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