Beta-sitosterol
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Beta-sitosterol is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A phytosterol found in many plant sources; it is used to reduce blood cholesterol.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A phytosterol found in many plant sources; it is used to reduce blood cholesterol.
Synonyms for beta-sitosterol
Depending on context, synonyms include sitosterin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sitosterol, sitosterolin, stigmastanol, citrostadienol, phytostanol, stigmasterol.
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