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nounany of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances
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- cholesterol an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues
- hypercholesterolemia the presence of an abnormal amount of cholesterol in the cells and plasma of the blood; associated with the risk of atherosclerosis
- lipitor an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given
- statin a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
- zocor an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after heart attacks
- cholesterin an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues
- ergosterol a plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation
- hypercholesteremia the presence of an abnormal amount of cholesterol in the cells and plasma of the blood; associated with the risk of atherosclerosis
- nephrosis a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases
- windaus German chemist who studied steroids and cholesterol and discovered histamine (1876-1959)