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oxidative stress  
n.  A condition of increased oxidant production in animal cells characterized by the release of free radicals and resulting in cellular degeneration.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: oxidative stress
Function: noun
: physiological stress on the body that is caused by the cumulative damage done by free radicals inadequately neutralized byantioxidants and that is held to be associated with aging
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oxidative stress   (ŏk'sĭ-dā'tĭv)  Pronunciation Key 
A condition of increased oxidant production in animal cells characterized by the release of free radicals and resulting in cellular degeneration.
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