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CHOLESTEROL Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word cholesterol. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word cholesterol. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CHOLESTEROL

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lipid
nounn
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
nounn
noun

• any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances

triglyceride
nounn
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
nounn
noun

• an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues

Best Hypernyms For CHOLESTEROL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cholesterol, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
sterol
Phrases (1)
steroid alcohol

Alternatives for LIPID

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