Definisjon av sterol

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Noun

sterol - any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances
steroid alcohol
alcohol a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent; "alcohol (or drink) ruined him"
steroid any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects
cholesterin, cholesterol an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues
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Substantiv

sterol - 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.

Substantiv

  • Entall: sterol
  • Flertall: sterols

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