Free radical scavenger
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| Free radical scavenger | |
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| Term | Free radical scavenger |
| Short definition | free radicals (free RA-dih-kul) A type of unstable molecule formed during normal cellular metabolism (chemical changes that take place in a cell). Free radicals can accumulate in cells and damage other molecules such as DNA, lipids and proteins. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Free radical scavenger - (pronounced) (free RA-dih-kul SKA-ven-jer) A substance, e. g. B. an antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that are formed during normal cellular metabolism (chemical changes that take place in a cell). They can accumulate in cells and damage other molecules. This damage can increase the risk of cancer and other diseases
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