free radical scavenger

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-003346",
  "term": "free radical scavenger",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A substance, such as an antioxidant, that helps protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that are made during normal cell metabolism (chemical changes that take place in a cell). They can build up in cells and cause damage to other molecules. This damage may increase the risk of cancer and other diseases.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/free-radical-scavenger/"
}