phytocompound

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English

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Etymology

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From phyto- +‎ compound.

Noun

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phytocompound (plural phytocompounds)

  1. Any chemical compound of plant origin.
    • 2015 December 4, “Wild Edible Fruit of Prunus nepalensis Ser. (Steud), a Potential Source of Antioxidants, Ameliorates Iron Overload-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Liver Fibrosis in Mice”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      Phytochemical screening also indicated the presence of several bioactive phytocompounds and natural antioxidants that are responsible for its overall activity.