cholesterin

Definitions of cholesterin

1. noun

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

   types:

   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

   oxidized LDL cholesterol

   LDL cholesterol that has been bombarded by free radicals; it is thought to cause atherosclerosis

   type of:

   steroid alcohol, sterol

   any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances