phytosterols

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phytosterols (fī·t

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n.pl plant-derived compounds that are structurally similar to cholesterol. These compounds may lower blood cholesterol levels, particularly LDL cholesterol, and may have uses as immunostimulants and in treating benign prostate enlargement.

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