In addition to its importance for animal cell structure, cholesterol also serves as a precursor for the biosynthesis of steroid hormones, bile acid, and vitamin D. Cholesterol is the principal sterol synthesized by all animals. In vertebrates, hepatic cells typically produce the greatest amounts.
The name Dougal is of Scottish origin. The meaning of Dougal is dark stranger. Dougal is generally used as a boy's name. It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Dou-gal.
Full Definition of DUSKY. 1. : somewhat dark in color; specifically: having dark skin. 2. : marked by slight or deficient light: shadowy. â duskÂ·iÂ·ly \-kÉ-lÄ\ adverb. â duskÂ·iÂ·ness \-kÄ-nÉs\ noun. See dusky defined for English-language learners.See dusky defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.ull Definition of DUSKY. 1. : somewhat dark in color; specifically: having dark skin. 2. : marked by slight or deficient light: shadowy. â duskÂ·iÂ·ly \-kÉ-lÄ\ adverb. â duskÂ·iÂ·ness \-kÄ-nÉs\ noun. See dusky defined for English-language learners. See dusky defined for kids.