First Known Use: 1898
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sitosterol
noun si·tos·ter·ol \sī-ˈtäs-tə-ˌrȯl, sə-, -ˌrōl\
Definition of SITOSTEROL
: any of several sterols that are widespread especially in plant products (as wheat germ or soybean oil) and are used as starting materials for the synthesis of steroid hormones
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Origin of SITOSTEROL
Greek sitos grain + English sterol
Medical Dictionary
sitosterol
noun si·tos·ter·ol \sī-ˈtäs-tə-ˌrȯl, sə-, -ˌrōl\
Medical Definition of SITOSTEROL
: any of several sterols that are widespread especially in plant products (as wheat germ or soybean oil) and are used as starting materials for the synthesis of steroid hormones
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