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Noun: sterol  'ste,ról or 'steer,ól
  1. Any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances
    "Sterols are essential components of cell membranes";
    - steroid alcohol

Derived forms: sterols

Type of: alcohol, steroid

Encyclopedia: Sterol