Cholesterol Esters
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.
Year introduced: 1978(1976)
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Tree Number(s): D04.210.500.247.222.284.200, D04.210.500.247.808.197.200, D10.570.938.208.250
MeSH Unique ID: D002788
Entry Terms:
- Esters, Cholesterol
- Cholesteryl Ester
- Ester, Cholesteryl
- Cholesterol Ester
- Ester, Cholesterol
- Cholesteryl Esters
- Esters, Cholesteryl
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