sterol

Synonyms:

steroid alcohol

Types:

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cholesterin, cholesterol

an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues

ergosterol

a plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation

HDL cholesterol

the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the `good' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease

LDL cholesterol

the cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins; the `bad' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to be related to various pathogenic conditions

Type of:

alcohol

any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation

steroid

any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects