phytochemistry
/ˌfaɪtoʊˈkɛmɪstri/
noun
- The study of chemicals produced by plants, especially those used in medicine or nutrition.
- She is studying phytochemistry to learn how plant compounds can fight disease.
- Advances in phytochemistry have led to new drugs from rainforest plants.
- Phytochemistry helps us understand why some plants are used in traditional remedies.