Definition of Estradiol

1. Noun. The most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer.

Exact synonyms: Oestradiol
Substance meronyms: Loestrin, Lo/ovral, Modicon, Norlestrin, Ovocon, Ovral
Generic synonyms: Estrogen, Oestrogen

Definition of Estradiol

1. Noun. (biochemistry) A potent estrogenic hormone (''(17)-estra-1,3,5-triene-3,17-diol'') produced in the ovaries of all vertebrates; the synthetic compound is used medicinally to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Estradiol

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Medical Definition of Estradiol

1. A hormone (272 D) synthesised mainly in the ovary, but also in the placenta, testis and possibly adrenal cortex. A potent oestrogen. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Estradiol

estoile
estoiles
estop
estoppage
estoppages
estopped
estoppel
estoppel by deed
estoppels
estopping
estops
estover
estovers
estrade
estrades
estradiol (current term)
estradiol-17 beta sulfotransferase
estradiol 15 alpha-hydroxylase
estradiol 16 alpha-hydroxylase
estradiol antagonists
estradiol benzoate unit
estradiol dehydrogenases
estradiol patch
estradiol receptor tyrosine kinase
estradiols
estragole
estragon
estragon oil
estragons
estral

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