phytosterol

[ fahy-tos-tuh-rawl, -rol ]
/ faɪˈtɒs təˌrɔl, -ˌrɒl /

noun

Biochemistry. any of various sterols obtained from plants.

Origin of phytosterol

First recorded in 1895–1900; phyto- + sterol

Words nearby phytosterol

phytoplasma, phytoremediation, phytosanitary, phytosaur, phytosociology, phytosterol, phytosuccivorous, phytotherapy, phytotoxic, phytotoxin, phytotron

Example sentences from the Web for phytosterol

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

    The Handbook of Soap Manufacture |W. H. Simmons