Medical term:
phytoestrogen
phytoestrogen
(fī-tō-es-trō-jin),A plant constituent with a structure similar to that of estrogen.
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phytoestrogen
(fī′tō-ĕs′trə-jən)n.
Any of a group of nonsteroidal substances found in plants, including isoflavones, that are structurally similar to estrogen and can mimic or modulate the action of endogenous estrogen when ingested by humans and other animals.
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phy·to·es·tro·gens
(fī'tō-es'trŏ-jenz)Plant extracts that act in the body like weak estrogens.
Synonym(s): phyto-oestrogens.
Synonym(s): phyto-oestrogens.
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Phytoestrogens
Compounds found in plants that can mimic the effects of estrogen in the body.
Mentioned in: Premenstrual Syndrome
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