(ăn″tē-ŏk′sĭ-dănt)
[Pronunciation]
An agent that prevents or inhibits oxidation.
Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damaging effects of oxygen radicals, highly reactive chemicals that play a part in atherosclerosis, some forms of cancer, and reperfusion injuries.
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