desmosterolosis

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noun

A defect in cholesterol biosynthesis, resulting in an accumulation of desmosterol.

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Meanings

noundesmosterolosis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA defect in cholesterol biosynthesis, resulting in an accumulation of desmosterol.

Origin

From desmosterol + -osis.

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APA

desmosterolosis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/desmosterolosis

MLA

“desmosterolosis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/desmosterolosis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “desmosterolosis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/desmosterolosis.

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