Definisjon av cholesterol

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Noun
cholesterol - an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues
		cholesterin
		steroid alcohol, sterol any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances
		hdl cholesterol the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the `good' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease

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cholesterol - A sterol lipid synthesized by the liver and transported in the bloodstream to the membranes of all animal cells; it plays a central role in many biochemical processes and, as a lipoprotein that coats the walls of blood vessels, is associated with cardiovascular disease.

Cholesterol is a waxy steroid metabolite found in the cell membranes and transported in the blood plasma of all animals. It is an essential structural component of mammalian cell membranes, where it is required to establish proper membrane permeability and fluidity. In addition, cholesterol is an important component for the manufacture of bile acids, steroid hormones, and fat-soluble vitamins including Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K.

cholesterol
A lipid from the sterol family both made by the body and consumed in food products that come from animals.

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