isoflavone

Definition / meaning of isoflavone

An estrogen-like substance made by some plants, including the soy plant. Soy isoflavones are being studied in the prevention of cancer, hot flashes that occur with menopause, and osteoporosis (loss of bone density).

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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