sesame lignan
A type of lignan found in sesame seeds; used in chemistry and nutrition contexts.
Sesame lignan is said to have antioxidant effects.
Katakana spelling is common for this scientific term; usually written in kana.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; less common than the pure katakana form.
Kanji spelling with 胡麻; rarely used in modern scientific contexts.
From 胡麻 (ごま, 'sesame') + リグナン (from English 'lignan').