Usually means: Oxidized derivatives of cholesterol molecules.
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▸ noun:  (organic chemistry) Any of several oxidized derivatives of sterols

Similar:
oxysteroid, hydroxysterol, oxosteroid, hydroxysteroid, carboxysterol, oxyester, oxylipid, sitosterol, oxocholesterol, zoosterol, more...

Opposite:
reducing agent, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

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Similar:
oxysteroid, hydroxysterol, oxosteroid, hydroxysteroid, carboxysterol, oxyester, oxylipid, sitosterol, oxocholesterol, zoosterol, more...

Opposite:
reducing agent, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory



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