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sitosterol

/sɪˈtɒstərɒl/ noun · British & US
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What does sitosterol mean?

noun

A type of plant sterol, a naturally occurring compound found in the cell membranes of plants.

Example

"The researchers studied the effects of sitosterol on cholesterol levels in the human body."

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