Pharmacologic Substance
biochanin A Audio
[ by-oh-kah-nin ... ]
Definitions related to biochanin a:
  • A natural compound found in soybeans that may help prevent cancer from spreading. It is a type of flavonoid.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • An isoflavone found in soy products. Soy isoflavones (estrogen-like substances made by some plants) are being studied to see if they help prevent cancer.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • An isoflavone with a hydroxy-methyl group on the B-ring and a second hydroxyl group on the A-ring.
    CRCH Nutrition Terminology
    Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, 2021
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