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Word: Cholesterol
Speech Type: Noun
late 19th century: from Greek kholē ‘bile’ + stereos ‘stiff’ + -ol
kəˈlɛst(ə)rɒl
a compound of the sterol type found in most body tissues. Cholesterol and its derivatives are important constituents of cell membranes and precursors of other steroid compounds, but a high proportion in the blood of low-density lipoprotein (which transports cholesterol to the tissues) is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease.
Short Definition:compound of sterol type found in most body tissues
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