Look up: phyto-

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   Phyto-
   Phy'to- [ See Physic .] A combining form from Greek fyto`n a plant ; as, phyto chemistry, phyto graphy.
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   phyto-
   <prefix> A combining form from Gr. Fyton a plant; as, phytochemistry, phytography. ... (29 Oct 1998) ...
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   Phyto-
   • A combining form from Gr. fyto`n a plant; as, phytochemistry, phytography.
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   phyto-
   Plants. [G. phyton, a plant]
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   Phyto-oestrogens
   Substances occurring in plants that have an oestrogen-like effect on the body. Soya beans and soya products contain phyto-oestrogens. There is research going on looking into whether increasing phyto-oestrogens in the diet helps to prevent breast or prostate cancer.
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   phytoagglutinin
   A lectin that causes agglutination of erythrocytes or of leukocytes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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   phytoagglutinin
   A lectin that causes agglutination of erythrocytes or of leukocytes.
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   phytoalexin
   A low molecular weight, antimicrobial compound synthesized by and accumulating in higher plants exposed to certain microorganisms (pathogenic and nonpathogenic).
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   Phytoalexin
   A substance in plants that inhibits the development of micro-organisms produced in response to chemical or physical injury, or when they are infected by a fungus. A large number are now known.
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    phytoalexin
    <protein> Toxic compounds produced by higher plants in response to attack by pathogens and to other stresses. Sometimes referred to as plant antibiotics, but rather non-specific, having a general fungicidal and bacteriocidal action. ... Very much analogous to an antibody response as production is triggered by elicitors. ... Examples include: pi ...
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    Phytoalexin
    `Phytoalexins` are antibiotics produced by plants that are under attack. Phytoalexins tend to fall into several classes including terpenoids, glycosteroids and alkaloids; however, researchers often find it convenient to extend the definition to include all phytochemicals that are part of the plant's defensive arsenal. Phytoalexins produced in plants act as toxins to the attacking organism. They may puncture the cell wall, delay maturation, disru...
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    phytoalexin
    phytoalexin Any substance that is produced by plant tissues in response to contact with a parasite and specifically inhibits the growth of that parasite. The term was originally defined with regard to fungal parasites only, but in 1956 it was extended to cover all parasites [According to the Oxford English Dictionary].
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    Phytoalexins
    Complex organic compounds produced by plants in response to infection and that are inhibitors of further growth by the pathogen.
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    phytoalexins
    Toxic compounds produced by higher plants in response to attack by pathogens and to other stresses. Sometimes referred to as plant antibiotics, but rather nonspecific, having a general fungicidal and bactericidal action. Production is triggered by elicitors. Examples: pisatin, phaseollin.
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    Phytoalexins
    low molecular weight antimicrobial compounds that are both synthesized by and accumulated in plants which have been exposed to microorganisms
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    phytobenthos
    rooted aquatic plant Category: Botany and zoology
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    phytobenthos
    phytobenthos The aquatic flora of the region at or near the bottom of the sea.
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    phytobezoar
    A gastric concretion formed of vegetable fibres, with the seeds and skins of fruits, and sometimes starch granules and fat globules. ... Synonym: food ball. ... Origin: phyto-+ bezoar ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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    phytobezoar
    (fi″to-be´zor) a bezoar composed of vegetable fibers.
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    phytobezoar
    A gastric concretion formed of vegetable fibers, with the seeds and skins of fruits, and sometimes starch granules and fat globules. Syn: food ball [phyto- + bezoar]
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    phytobiology
    phytobiology Botany, particularly the life history of plants.
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    phytobiotic
    phytobiotic Living within plants; applies to some protozoans.
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    Phytochelatin
    `Phytochelatins` are oligomers of glutathione, produced by the enzyme phytochelatin synthase. They are found in plants, fungi, nematodes and all groups of algae including cyanobacteria. Phytochelatins act as chelators, and are important for heavy metal detoxification.Suk-Bong Ha, Aaron P. Smith, Ross Howden, Wendy M. Dietrich, Sarah Bugg, Matthew J. O'Connell, Peter B. Goldsbrough, and Christopher S. Cobbett , , Plant Cell, Vol. 11, 1153-1164, J...
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    phytochelatins
    Metallothionein-type peptides of plants that bind heavy metals such as cadmium, zinc, lead, mercury and copper. General form is ( g-glutamyl-cysteinyl) n-glycine where n is from 2 - 11. Involved in the detoxification of heavy metals and the homeostasis of non-essential metals.
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    Phytochemical
    Phytochemical: The active health-protecting compounds that are found as components of plants. Currently, the terms 'phytochemical' and 'phytonutrient' are being used interchangeably to describe those plant compounds which are thought to have health-protecting qualities. The antioxidant, immune boosting and other health promoting properties of activ ...
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