cholesterol

cholesterol
[kəˈlɛstərɒl]
noun
  1. [mass noun]a compound of the sterol type found in most body tissues, including the blood and the nerves. Cholesterol and its derivatives are important constituents of cell membranes and precursors of other steroid compounds, but high concentrations in the blood (mainly derived from animal fats in the diet) are thought to promote atherosclerosis
    胆固醇，胆甾醇
  2. Chem. formula: C27H45OH
    化学分子式：C27H45OH
语源
  1. late 19th cent.: from Greek kholē 'bile' + stereos 'stiff' + -ol
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