sterol

• Nom désignant tout alcool stéroïdique naturel, d'origine végétale ou animale, se présentant comme une substance cireuse insoluble.

A noun referring to any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals, characterized as waxy, insoluble substances.

1. Natural steroid alcoholC1formalscientific

   Any of a group of naturally occurring steroid alcohols that are waxy, insoluble substances derived from plants or animals.

   Stérol (alcool stéroïdique naturel)

   • Cholesterol is the most well-known sterol found in animal tissues.
   • Plant sterols are often added to foods to help lower cholesterol levels.
   • The cell membrane contains various sterols that help maintain its structure.