Cholesterol Esters

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D04.210.500.247.222.284.200 - D04.210.500.247.808.197.200 - D10.570.938.208.250

**Synonyms:** - Cholesteryl Ester - Cholesterol Ester - Cholesteryl Esters