(organic chemistry) Any of a range of plant sterols used to prepare steroid hormones.

plural of sitosterol

(organic chemistry) A phytosterol found in many plant sources; it is used to reduce blood cholesterol

A rare inherited lipid metabolic disorder, characterized by hyperabsorption and decreased biliary excretion of dietary sterols leading to hypercholesterolemia, xanthomas, premature atherosclerosis, and abnormal hematologic and liver function test results.

Alternative form of sitosterolemia

(organic chemistry) The glucoside of sitosterol.

Relating to sitosterolemia