oestrone meaning

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oestrone (noun): a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency.

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Definition of oestrone

  1. a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency

    Synonyms: estrone, theelin, Estronol

    Type of: estrogen, ketosteroid

Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with OE · words ending in NE · 8-letter words

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