phytosterol

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

noun

1. Biochemistry. any of various sterols obtained from plants.

Word History and Origins

Origin of phytosterol¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; phyto- + sterol

Example Sentences

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

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