"beta-sitosterol" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (organic chemistry) A phytosterol found in many plant sources; it is used to reduce blood cholesterol Wikipedia link: beta-sitosterol Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds Synonyms: sitosterin, β-sitosterol
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