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oxidative stress
A condition of increased oxidant production in animal cells characterized by the release of free radicals and resulting in cellular degeneration.
Example Sentences
Berries are high in antioxidants, which can help combat oxidative stress.
Oxidative stress causes damage to our DNA, cell membranes and tissues, which can lead to chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
Antioxidants work by reducing the oxidative stress in the body.
A hangover is a collection of physical and mental symptoms resulting from the inflammation and oxidative stress that alcohol wreaks in the human body.
Its exposure to light and intense metabolic activity makes it highly vulnerable to oxidative stress and the accumulation of DNA damage over time, a process closely linked to aging.
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