phytosterol

[ fahy-tos-tuh-rawl, -rol ]

/ faɪˈtɒs təˌrɔl, -ˌrɒl /

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noun

Biochemistry. any of various sterols obtained from plants.

Nearby words

phytoplasma, phytoremediation, phytosanitary, phytosaur, phytosociology, phytosterol, phytosuccivorous, phytotherapy, phytotoxic, phytotoxin, phytotron

Origin of phytosterol

First recorded in 1895–1900; phyto- + sterol

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Examples from the Web for phytosterol

Cholesterol is frequently found in animal fats, and phytosterol is a very similar substance present in vegetable fats.
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