sterol

• Substantivo que designa qualquer membro de um grupo de álcoois esteroides naturais, obtidos de plantas ou animais, caracterizados por serem substâncias cerosas e insolúveis.

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.

   Álcool esteroide natural

   • 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.