n. Biochem. a sterol found in most body tissues, including the blood, where high concentrations promote arteriosclerosis.
[ cholesterin f. Gk khole bile + stereos stiff ]
n. Biochem. a sterol found in most body tissues, including the blood, where high concentrations promote arteriosclerosis.
[ cholesterin f. Gk khole bile + stereos stiff ]
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