Definition: Endogenous cholesterol refers to cholesterol that is made inside the body. Endogenous cholesterol is made by the liver in the body, which is used for many biological processes, such as lining nerves, serving as a precursor for other hormones and providing cellular structure.
Endogenous Cholesterol
By Jennifer Moll, About.com
Updated: September 25, 2008
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