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sterol

ster·ol [ str àwl, sté ràwl ] (plural ster·ols)


noun 
Definition:
 
waxy steroid substance: a steroid alcohol such as cholesterol that is present in animal and plant lipids

[Early 20th century. Shortening of cholesterol]
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