Diindolylmethane
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| Diindolylmethane | |
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| Term | Diindolylmethane |
| Short definition | Dihydrotestosterone - (pronounced) (dy-HY-threatening-tes-TOS-teh-rone) hormone made from testosterone in the prostate, testicles, and certain other tissues. It is needed to develop and maintain male sex characteristics such as facial hair, deep voice and muscle growth. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Diindolylmethane - (pronounced) (dy-IN-doh-lil-MEH-thayn) A substance being studied to treat prostate cancer and prevent cervical cancer. Diindolylmethane is found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale. It is a kind of vegetable indole. Also called DIM
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