phytoestrogen
noun
phy·to·es·tro·gen
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Definition of phytoestrogen
: a chemical compound (such as genistein) that occurs naturally in plants and has estrogenic properties
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Radiation exposure and substances that act like estrogen, such as synthetic estrogens and phytoestrogens, are two things that can damage breast cancer cells and cause breast cancer. — Ladan Nikravan Hayes, Cincinnati.com, "‘Let’s Talk’: These traits increase the risk of developing breast cancer," 26 June 2019 High in phytoestrogens, a tea of the plant’s leaves and flowers is used to control hot flashes, breast tenderness, and other symptoms of menopause. — Molly Marquand, Good Housekeeping, "8 Weeds You Should Actually Let Grow In Your Yard," 28 July 2016 However, because there's some evidence that phytoestrogens can have the opposite effect on breast cancer, go easy on it. — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, "8 Backyard Weeds You Can Actually Eat," 3 Apr. 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 Research shows that soy milk and soy formula contain up to 4,500 times the level of phytoestrogens found in cow’s milk or breast milk. — Deborah Blum, Slate Magazine, "Are We Experimenting on Our Children With Soy Formula?," 3 Aug. 2017 With her background in the beauty industry, Cecil Booth was able to work with some of the top scientists in the field to formulate the phytoestrogen combination that would result in the greatest benefit for your skin. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "Louisville sisters turn back the clock with line of anti-aging products," 18 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'phytoestrogen.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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phytoestrogen
noun
phy·to·es·tro·gen
| \ -ˈes-trə-jən
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variants:
or chiefly British phyto-oestrogen
Medical Definition of phytoestrogen
: a chemical compound (as genistein) that occurs naturally in plants and has estrogenic properties