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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sterols

/ˈstɜːrɒlz/ noun · British & US
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What does sterols mean?

noun

Sterols are a subgroup of sterols, a type of lipid found in cell membranes. They are similar to cholesterol but have a different structure.

Example

"The researcher studied the role of sterols in cell membrane fluidity."

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