Definition of Estrogenic

1. Adjective. Relating to or caused by estrogen.

Partainyms: Estrogen
Derivative terms: Estrogen

Definition of Estrogenic

1. Adjective. (steroid) Of, relating to, or acting like estrogen. ¹

2. Adjective. (medicine) Causing estrus. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Estrogenic

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Estrogenic

estriches
estridge
estridges
estrildid
estrildids
estrins
estriol
estriols
estro
estrodienol
estrogen 2-hydroxylase
estrogen antagonist
estrogenemia
estrogenic (current term)
estrogenically
estrogenicity
estrogenism
estrogenlike
estrogens
estrone
estrone reductase
estrone unit
estrones
estros
estrous
estrous cycle
estrual
estrum

Literary usage of Estrogenic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Reviews in Environmental Health (1998): Toxicological Defense Mechanics edited by Gary E. R. Hook, George W. Lucier (2000)
"Identification of chemi- cals with estrogenic activity using a combination of in .... estrogenic activity of DDT analogs and polychlorinated biphenyls. ..."

2. Carcinogenic Potency Database, Endocrine Disruptors edited by Lois Swirsky Gold (2000)
"Effects of perinatal exposure to estrogenic substances in males. Table 2. ... Rat Mouse Human estrogenic effects Notes + + Not known ..."

3. Anabolic Steroid Abuse by Geraline C. Lin (1996)
"The estrogenic activity of synthetic androgens appears to be similar to that of the natural androgens (Ojasoo and Raynaud 1978) in that estrogenic effects ..."

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