res·ver·a·trol 
(rĕz-vîrĭ-trôl′, -trŏl′, -trōl′)
(rĕz-vîrĭ-trôl′, -trŏl′, -trōl′)n.
A polyphenolic compound, C14H12O3, that is found in grapes, mulberries, peanuts, and other plants or food products, especially red wine, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and may protect against cancer and cardiovascular disease.
[RES(ORCINOL) + New Latin Vērātrum, hellebore genus; see VERATRINE + -OL1.]