DIM
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-002473
A substance being studied in the treatment of prostate cancer and in the prevention of cervical cancer. DIM is found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale. It is a type of plant indole. Also called diindolylmethane.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-002473 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | diindolylmethane |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A substance being studied in the treatment of prostate cancer and in the prevention of cervical cancer. DIM is found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale. It is a type of plant indole. Also called diindolylmethane.",
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