enterolactone

noun

enterolactone

noun

Etymology From entero- + lactone.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Usually The lignan lactone rac-(8α,8'β)-3,3'-dihydroxylignano-9,9'-lactone; a phytoestrogen produced by intestinal microflora from precursors in plant food

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