zoosterol
Tags: STEROLS; ANIMALS; DEFINITIONS
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- zoosterol. // Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p2371
The article presents a definition for the term "zoosterol," which refers to any of several sterols, as cholesterol, derived from animals.
- sterol. // Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (2009);2009, Issue 21, p2207
A definition of the medical term "sterol," which refers to a group of substances with cyclic nucleus and alcohol moiety, is presented.
- cerebrosterol. // Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (2009);2009, Issue 21, p411
A definition of the term "cerebrosterol," which refers to a sterol or 24-hydroxycholesterol derived from the brain and is found in the bloodstream of persons with Alzheimer's disease, is presented.
- zymosterol. // Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (2009);2009, Issue 21, p2518
A definition of the term "zymosterol," which refers to a sterol obtained from yeast, is presented.
- The importance of sitosterol and sitosterolin in human and animal nutrition. Pegel, Karl H. // South African Journal of Science;Jun97, Vol. 93 Issue 6, p263
Discusses the relevance of plant sterols sitosterol and sitosterolin in human and animal nutrition. Importance in cell membrane structures; Synergistic stimulatory effect on the immune system; Prophylactic effect on a variety of diseases of civilization; Slow acting essential micronutrients;...
- cho·les·ter·ol. // American Heritage Student Science Dictionary;2009, p68
A definition of the term "cholesterol" is presented. It refers to a fatty substance found in animals and plants that is a main component of cell membranes and is important in metabolism and hormone production.
- tachysterol. // Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p2138
A definition of the term "tachysterol" is presented. It refers to an isomer of ergosterol. It is related to vitamin D.
- zymosterol. // Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p2372
A definition of the term "zymosterol" is presented. It refers to a sterol obtained from yeast.
- ethinyl estradiol. // Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p746
A definition of the medical term "ethinyl estradiol" is presented. Ethinyl estradiol, which has the same meaning as estradiol, refers to the steroid produced by the ovary and possessing estrogenic properties. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary," published by F.A....
