policosanol
noun
pol·i·co·sa·nol
variants
also polycosanol
: a mixture of primary aliphatic alcohols derived chiefly from the waxy coating of sugarcane that is used especially as a dietary supplement to lower cholesterol levels though of uncertain effectiveness
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“Policosanol.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/policosanol. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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