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Sterol.
Sterol - as a noun
Any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
steroid alcoholHypernyms (Closely Related)
alcohol12steroid8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The most well-known sterol is cholesterol, which is found in animal tissues."
"Plant sterols, such as beta-sitosterol, are structurally similar to cholesterol."
"The body uses sterols to produce hormones, bile acids, and vitamin D."
"Some medications, like statins, work by inhibiting the synthesis of sterols in the body."
"Phytosterols, a type of sterol derived from plants, can help lower cholesterol levels."
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Is STEROL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sterol is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STEROL has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is STEROL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sterol is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTEROL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is STEROL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sterol is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTEROL has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
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