Soybean
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| Soybean | |
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| Term | Soybean |
| Short definition | Soybean - (pronounced) (SOYA-been) product of a plant of Asian origin that produces beans used in many foods. Soybeans contain isoflavones (estrogen-like substances) that are being studied for the prevention of cancer, menopausal hot flashes and osteoporosis (loss of bone density). |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Soybean - (pronounced) (SOYA-been) product of a plant of Asian origin that produces beans used in many foods. Soybeans contain isoflavones (estrogen-like substances) that are being studied for the prevention of cancer, menopausal hot flashes and osteoporosis (loss of bone density). Soybeans in the diet can lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Also called glycine max, soya and soya
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