genistein

noun

ge·nis·tein | \ jə-ˈni-stē-ən

, -ˈni-ˌstēn

Definition of genistein

: an isoflavone C₁₅H₁₀O₅ found especially in soybeans and shown in laboratory experiments to have antitumor activity

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Soybeans are high in fiber, as well as compounds called isoflavones, which include daidzein and genistein. — Maggie Fox, NBC News, "Soy Might Be Good For Your Heart but It’s Not Definite, FDA Says," 30 Oct. 2017 The idea that plant hormones—such as genistein, the primary phytoestrogen in soy—can interfere with mammalian development is not new. — Deborah Blum, Slate Magazine, "Are We Experimenting on Our Children With Soy Formula?," 3 Aug. 2017

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genistein

noun

ge·nis·tein | \ jə-ˈnis-tē-ən

, -ˈnis-ˌtēn

: an isoflavone C₁₅H₁₀O₅ found especially in soybeans and shown in laboratory experiments to have antitumor activity