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inositol

(i nō′sə tôl′, -tōl′, -täl′)

noun

a sweet crystalline alcohol, CH(OH), existing in nine isomeric forms and found in both plant and animal tissues, esp. the form found in the vitamin B complex that may have some effect on cholesterol metabolism

also inosite

Origin: < Gr is (gen. inos), muscle, fiber, strength (see inion) + -it(e) + -ol

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noun

Any of nine isomeric alcohols, C₆H₁₂O₆·2H₂O, especially one found in plant and animal tissue and classified as a member of the vitamin B complex.

Origin:

Origin: Greek īs, īn-, sinew; see wei- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + -os(e)²

Origin: + -it(e)²

Origin: + -ol¹

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