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Noun: bioflavonoid  ,bI-ow'fley-vu,noyd
  1. Any of a large class of plant pigments having a chemical structure based on or similar to flavone
    "bioflavonoids in green tea may have health benefits";
    - flavonoid
     
  2. Any of various compounds found in plants that help maintain blood vessel walls and have antioxidant properties
    "Citrus fruits are rich in bioflavonoids";
    - vitamin P [archaic], bioflavinoid, citrin

Derived forms: bioflavonoids

Type of: phytochemical, pigment, water-soluble vitamin

Encyclopedia: Bioflavonoid