Unscramble

s 1 t 1 e 1 r 1 o 1 i 1 d 2

7 letters · 8 points in Scrabble

Meaning

noun any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects

noun any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs

originEtymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰelh₃- Proto-Hellenic *kʰolā́ Ancient Greek χολή (kholḗ) Proto-Indo-European *ster-der. Ancient Greek στερεός (stereós) French cholestérine French cholestérolbor. English cholesterol English sterol Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o- Proto-Indo-European *weyd- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *wéydos Proto-Hellenic *wéidos Ancient Greek εἶδος…

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