CHOLESTEROL Synonyms
4 synonyms for
cholesterol.
(exact relations)
2 hypernyms for cholesterol. (close relations)
2 hypernyms for cholesterol. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for CHOLESTEROL
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| lipid | noun n | |||||
noun • an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates) | ||||||
| sterol | noun n | |||||
noun • any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances | ||||||
| triglyceride | noun n | |||||
noun • glyceride occurring naturally in animal and vegetable tissues; it consists of three individual fatty acids bound together in a single large molecule; an important energy source forming much of the fat stored by the body | ||||||
| cholesterin | noun n | |||||
noun • an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues | ||||||
Best Hypernyms For CHOLESTEROL
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cholesterol, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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