sitosterol

noun

si·​tos·​ter·​ol sī-ˈtä-stə-ˌrȯl 

sə-,

-ˌrōl 

: 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

Examples of sitosterol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

Etymology

Greek sitos grain + English sterol

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

sitosterol

noun

si·​tos·​ter·​ol sī-ˈtäs-tə-ˌrȯl  sə- 

-ˌrōl

: 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