O
AI-generated image

phytoestrogen

/fɪˈtoʊɛstriːdʒən/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does phytoestrogen mean?

noun

A plant compound that has estrogenic activity, often found in foods such as soy and flaxseed.

Example

"The phytoestrogen in the soy milk may affect hormone levels in some individuals."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

What's another word for phytoestrogen?

What's the opposite of phytoestrogen?

Rhymes with phytoestrogen