phytosterol
|phy-to-ster-ol|
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/ˌfaɪtoʊˈstɛrɔl/
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/ˌfaɪtəʊˈstɛrɒl/
plant-based sterol
Etymology
Etymology Information
'phytosterol' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'phyto-' meaning 'plant' and 'sterol' referring to a type of organic molecule.
Historical Evolution
'phyto-' combined with 'sterol' to form the modern English word 'phytosterol'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to plant-based sterols, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/18 14:51