A steroid alcohol found in most body tissues, including the blood and nerves. Cholesterol and its derivatives are important constituents of cell membranes and precursors of other steroid compounds. High concentrations in the blood are thought to cause atherosclerosis.
CHOLESTEROL
A steroid alcohol found in most body tissues, including the blood and nerves. Cholesterol and its derivatives are important constituents of cell membranes and precursors of other steroid compounds.