CHOLESTEROL


Meaning of CHOLESTEROL in English

[ kə'lɛstərɒl ]

■ noun a compound which is present in most body tissues and is important in metabolism, and of which high concentrations in the blood are thought to promote atherosclerosis.

Origin

C19: from Gk kholē 'bile' + stereos 'stiff' + -ol .

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