sitosterol

noun

si·tos·ter·ol | \ sī-ˈtä-stə-ˌrȯl

, sə-, -ˌrōl \

Definition of sitosterol

: any of several sterols that are widespread especially in plant products (such as wheat germ or soybean oil) and are used as starting materials for the synthesis of steroid hormones

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Recent Examples on the Web Treatment lowered the girl’s sitosterol levels and helped her gain weight. — Mark Johnson, USA Today, 29 Nov. 2019

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sitosterol

noun

si·tos·ter·ol | \ sī-ˈtäs-tə-ˌrȯl

, sə-

, -ˌrōl \

Medical Definition of sitosterol

: any of several sterols that occur widely in plant products (as wheat germ or soybean oil) and are used in the synthesis of steroid hormones especially : beta-sitosterol