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(organic chemistry) A red carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes, other red vegetables, and in animal tissue; there is some evidence that it may lower the risk of prostate cancer.

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lycopene

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lycopene

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countable uncountable

(organic chemistry) A red carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes, other red vegetables, and in animal tissue; there is some evidence that it may lower the risk of prostate cancer.

Japanese Meaning

赤いカロテノイド系色素。トマトやその他の赤色野菜、動物組織に含まれており、前立腺癌のリスク低下と関連している可能性がある。

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She increased her intake of lycopene by adding more tomatoes and watermelon to her diet.

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彼女はトマトやスイカを多く食べて、トマトなどの赤い野菜に含まれる赤いカロテノイド色素であるリコピンの摂取量を増やした。

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(organic chemistry) A red carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes, other red vegetables, and in animal tissue; there is some evidence that it may lower the risk of prostate cancer.