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Meaning of biochanin A | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An O-methylated isoflavone found in alfalfa sprouts, peanuts, chickpeas, and other legumes.

uncountable

Examples

“Furthermore, Kumar et al. investigated the synergistic effects of three phytoestrogens (genistein, quercetin and biochanin A) and found that these phytoestrogens in combination had a more potent inhibitory effect on androgen-responsive prostate cancer cell growth in vitro.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

biochar biocharacter biocharacteristic biocharacterization biochem Biochemical

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