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sterol.

Any steroid that contains a hydroxyl group in the 3-position of the A-ring.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈstɛɹɒl/
  1. Any steroid that contains a hydroxyl group in the 3-position of the A-ring.

    Sterols are found in all animal and plant tissue and play an important role in hormone chemistry.
Where this word comes from

From 1913; back-formation from cholesterol.

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