nutritious semisolid food gel with phenethyl isothiocyanate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-015559",
  "term": "nutritious semisolid food gel with phenethyl isothiocyanate",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A proprietary, flavored, semisolid food gel-based nutritional supplement containing a variety of vitamins, iron, calcium, protein, fat and carbohydrates, in combination with the phytochemical phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC), that can be consumed for nutritional support, and with chemopreventive and anti-cancer activities. Upon oral intake, the nutritious semisolid food gel may aid in the prevention of malnutrition and weight loss. The food gel has a semisolid texture and is specifically formulated for patients who have difficulty chewing and swallowing. PEITC may delay cancer growth, and inhibit cancer cell migration and invasion.",
  "synonyms": [
    "semisolid food gel with PEITC"
  ],
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/nutritious-semisolid-food-gel-with-phenethyl-isothiocyanate/"
}