oxidative
Americanadjective
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Chemistry. relating to, causing, resulting from, or involving oxidation, the process in which a substance is combined with oxygen.
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Biochemistry. relating to physical stress or cell damage caused by an excess of free radicals and an insufficiency of antioxidants in the body.
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This relationship raises the possibility that humanin helps limit damaging oxidative processes, potentially offering an additional layer of cardiovascular protection.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
They also showed lower indicators of oxidative stress, a process in which harmful molecules called reactive oxygen species overwhelm the body's protective defenses.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
The coating, created at the nanoscale, was designed to protect against bacterial infection, inflammation, and oxidative stress while remaining compatible with human tissue.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
"MIND-recommended foods rich in antioxidants, such as berries, and high-quality protein sources like poultry may reduce oxidative stress and mitigate neuronal damage," suggest the researchers.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
Matter changes hands, atoms flow in and out, molecules pivot, proteins stitch together, mitochondria send out their oxidative dictates; we begin as a microscopic electrical swarm.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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