Monacolin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Monacolin is a noun meaning Any of a class of compounds, extracted from the mold Monascus purpureus, used to maintain blood cholesterol levels.
Meaning
Any of a class of compounds, extracted from the mold Monascus purpureus, used to maintain blood cholesterol levels.
Word Forms
- monacolins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cholestin, xanthomonadin, lipocholesterol, monoxerutin, coumermycin, monactin.
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