Fiber

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Fiber
TermFiber
Short definitionfiber (FY-ber) In foods, fiber is the portion of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains that cannot be digested. The fiber in foods can prevent cancer. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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fiber - (pronounced) (FY-ber) In foods, fiber is the portion of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains that cannot be digested. The fiber in foods can prevent cancer. In the body, fiber refers to tissue made up of long filamentous cells, such as B. muscle fibers or nerve fibers

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