noun
sesame lignan
A type of lignan found in sesame seeds; used in chemistry and nutrition contexts.
ゴマリグナンには抗酸化作用があると言われている。
Sesame lignan is said to have antioxidant effects.
Kanji spelling with 胡麻; rarely used in modern scientific contexts.
From 胡麻 (ごま, 'sesame') + リグナン (from English 'lignan').