i·so·fla·vone (ī'sō-flā'vōn') n. One of a family of phytoestrogens found chiefly in soybeans that is under investigation for its preventive health benefits as a nutritional supplement.
Main Entry: iso·fla·vone Pronunciation: -'flA-"vOn Function: noun : a colorless crystalline ketone C15H10O2occurring as estrogenic hydroxy derivatives in some forage plants in sufficient amounts to affect the endocrine state of farm animals; also: a derivative (as genistein) of isoflavone
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