LIGNANS
\lˈɪɡnənz], \lˈɪɡnənz], \l_ˈɪ_ɡ_n_ə_n_z]\
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A class of dibenzylbutane derivatives which occurs in higher plants and in fluids (bile, serum, urine, etc.) in man and other animals. These compounds, which have a potential anti-cancer role, can be synthesized in vitro by human fecal flora. (From Singleton & Sainsbury, Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, 2d ed)
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