Definition of Beta-sitosterol

1. Noun. (organic compound) A phytosterol found in many plant sources; it is used to reduce blood cholesterol ¹

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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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Beta-sitosterol

beta-lactamase inhibitor
beta-lactamases
beta-lactams
beta-lipoprotein
beta-mercaptoethanol
beta-n-acetylhexosaminidase
beta-naphthoflavone
beta-naphthol
beta-normal
beta-oxidation
beta-oxidation-condensation theory
beta-peptide
beta-peptides
beta-pleated sheet
beta-poloidal
beta-sitosterol (current term)
beta-sulfinylpyruvic acid
beta-thionase
beta-thromboglobulin
beta-tocopherol
beta-tyrosinase
beta-ureidopropionase
beta (1)-anticollagenase
beta 2-microglobulin
beta alcoholism
beta angle
beta blocker
beta blockers
beta carbon nitride
beta carbon nitrides

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