Tannins
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| Term | Tannins |
| Short definition | tannins - (pronounced) (TA-nin) type of chemical found in plants and certain foods, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, wine, and tea. Tannins have antioxidant properties and can promote health. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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tannins - (pronounced) (TA-nin) type of chemical found in plants and certain foods, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, wine, and tea. Tannins have antioxidant properties and can promote health. They are studied to prevent cancer, heart disease, and other diseases. They are also used in certain medicines, fabrics, leather, and ink. A tannin is a type of polyphenol. Also called tannic acid
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