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phytoestrogen

 
Dictionary: phy·to·es·tro·gen   ('tō-ĕs'trə-jən) pronunciation
n.
A naturally occurring compound of plants, such as soybeans, or plant products, such as whole grain cereals, that acts like estrogen in the body.


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phyto-oestrogens

Compounds in plant foods, especially soy bean, that have both oestrogenic and anti-oestrogenic action; may be protective against hormone-dependent cancer and osteoporosis. See lignans; oestrogens.

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