non-esterified
Cholesterol exists in two forms in the blood, which we call free and esterified.
Esterified oestrogen is used for treating menopausal symptoms.
The chylomicrons contain esterified fatty acids.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Physical & chemical processes
absorbable
absorptive
absorptive capacity
absorptivity
acidification
endothermic reaction
excitation
excite
exergonic
exothermic
exothermic reaction
fermentation
impregnate
reabsorb
react
reboil
recondense
redox
scald
vaporize