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