Definition of "flavonoid" [flavonoid]

• Any of a large group of water-soluble plant pigments, including the anthocyanins, that are beneficial to health. Also called bioflavonoid. (noun)

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• "Research shows that compounds called flavonoid reduces the preliminary risk of heart disease."
• "Flavonoid 3'-monooxygenase 1.14.13.21 1 Nomenclature EC number 1.14.13.21 Systematic name flavonoid, NADPH: oxygen oxidoreductase (3'-hydroxylating) Recommended name flavonoid"
• "Xanthohumol is derived from hops, the bitter flavoring agent in beer, and is classified as a flavonoid, an antioxidant that has anti-cancer properties."