Definitions

1. noun

A cyclical carbohydrate found in many animal and plant tissues, serving as a component of cell membrane phospholipids.

“Research has shown that inositol plays a crucial role in the regulation of insulin sensitivity.”

2. chemistry

A type of carbohydrate that is a cyclic polyol.

“Inositol is a hexaphenyl derivative of inositol, used to study the properties of inositol.”