Phytoestrogen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈiː.stɹəd͡ʒ.ən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phytoestrogen is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A substance found in certain plants (such as genistein) which can produce effects like that of the hormone estrogen when ingested into the body.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A substance found in certain plants (such as genistein) which can produce effects like that of the hormone estrogen when ingested into the body.
Example Sentences
Furthermore, Kumar et al. investigated the synergistic effects of three phytoestrogens (genistein, quercetin and biochanin A) and found that these phytoestrogens in combination had a more potent inhibitory effect on androgen-responsive prostate cancer cell growth in vitro.
Word Forms
- phytoestrogens
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phytoecdysteroid, genistein, archiestrogen, phytoecdysone, estrogen, phytosterol.
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