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cho·les·ter·ol AHD[kə-lĕsʹtə-rôl', -rōl'] D.J.[kəˈlestəˌrɔːl, -ˌrəʊl]K.K.[kəˈlɛstəˌrɔl, -ˌrol]n.(名词)- A white, crystalline substance, C27H 45OH, found in animal tissues and various foods, that is normally synthesized by the liver and is important as a constituent of cell membranes and a precursor to steroid hormones. Its level in the bloodstream can influence the pathogenesis of certain conditions, such as the development of atherosclerotic plaque and coronary artery disease. 胆固醇:一种白色结晶体物质,C27H 45OH,发现于动物细胞组织和多种食物中,一般由肝合成,作为细胞膜的组成部分是极为重要的,并且是类固醇荷尔蒙的前驱。在血流中的程度能影响特种疾病的发病,如动脉粥样硬化病和冠状动脉疾病的发展
- chole- chole-
- Greek stereos [solid] * see ster- 1希腊语 stereos [固体的] * 参见 ster- 1
- -ol 1 [so called because it was first found in gallstones] -ol1 [因最初发现于胆石中而得名]
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