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Cholesterol Esters

MESHD002788

Fatty acid esters of cholesterol which constitute about two-thirds of the cholesterol in the plasma. The accumulation of cholesterol esters in the arterial intima is a characteristic feature of atherosclerosis.

Synonyms

  • Esters, Cholesterol
  • Cholesteryl Ester
  • Ester, Cholesteryl
  • Cholesterol Ester
  • Ester, Cholesterol
  • Cholesteryl Esters
  • Esters, Cholesteryl

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:01.396Z