| umls-concept:C0031866 | skos:definition | MSH: A class of organic compounds known as STEROLS or STEROIDS derived from plants.,NCI: A class of dietary sterols present in plants with chemical structures nearly identical to cholesterol.,NCI: Any sterol found in the plant kingdom.,NCI: A plant-based compound that can compete with dietary cholesterol to be absorbed by the intestines, resulting in lower blood cholesterol levels. Phytosterols may have some effect in cancer prevention. Also called plant sterol. | lld:umls |
