Soy
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-007884
A product from a plant of Asian origin that produces beans used in many food products. Soy contains isoflavones (estrogen-like substances) that are being studied for the prevention of cancer, hot flashes that occur with menopause, and osteoporosis (loss of bone density). Soy in the diet may lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Also called Glycine max, soya, and soybean.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-007884 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | Glycine max; soya; soybean |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A product from a plant of Asian origin that produces beans used in many food products. Soy contains isoflavones (estrogen-like substances) that are being studied for the prevention of cancer, hot flashes that occur with menopause, and osteoporosis (loss of bone density). Soy in the diet may lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Also called Glycine max, soya, and soybean.",
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