flavonoid

flavonoid definition - medical

fla·vo·noid (flāˈvə-noidˌ)

noun
Any of a large group of phytonutrients that are water-soluble pigments, considered to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Also called bioflavonoid.

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