Physiologic Function
cholesterol homeostasis
cho·les·ter·ol ho·me·o·sta·sis
Definitions related to cholesterol homeostasis:
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Any of the processes involved in the maintenance of an internal equilibrium of cholesterol within an organism or cell. (Gene Ontology)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Any process involved in the maintenance of an internal steady state of cholesterol within an organism or cell.Gene Ontology DictionaryGene Ontology Consortium, 2021
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