flaxseed

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-003236",
  "term": "flaxseed",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definitions": [
    "The seed of the flax plant. It is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acid, fiber, and a compound called lignin. It is being studied in the prevention of several types of cancer. Also called linseed.",
    "Seed isolated from one of several species of the plant genus Linum. Flaxseed-derived foods, lignans, and essential fatty acids such as alpha-linolenic acid, possess anti-inflammatory, lipid-lowering, antioxidant, and antineoplastic properties."
  ],
  "synonyms": [
    "linseed",
    "lint bells",
    "linum",
    "Linum usitatissimum"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms",
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/flaxseed/"
}