An estrogen-like substance found in some plants and plant products. Phytoestrogens may have anticancer effects.
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(fi″to-es´tro-jәn) any of a group of weakly estrogenic, nonsteroidal compounds widely occurring in plants; diets containing large amounts of phytoestrogen-containing sources, such as soy, appear to have a preventive effect on cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: fī-tō-es-trō-jin Definitions: 1. A plant constituent with a structure similar to that of estrogen.
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