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Definition of Beta-sitosterol
1. Noun. (organic compound) A phytosterol found in many plant sources; it is used to reduce blood cholesterol ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Beta-sitosterol
1. Stigmast-5-en-3b-ol; (24R)-24-ethyl-5-cholesten-3b-ol;a phytosterol and anticholesteraemic. Synonym: cinchol. (05 Mar 2000)