(kɒˈprɒstərɒl) na compound, C27H47OH, that is present in faeces and is formed by the reduction of cholesterol by intestinal bacteria
coprosterol
co·pros·ter·ol
(kop-ros'ter-ol), Main sterol of the feces produced by the reduction of cholesterol by intestinal bacteria. For structure of cholestane, see steroids. Synonym(s): 3β-coprostanol, stercorin