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Definition of Oestriol

1. Noun. A naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency.

Definition of Oestriol

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of estriol) ¹

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Definition of Oestriol

1. estriol [n -S] - See also: estriol

Medical Definition of Oestriol

1. (16 alpha,17 beta)-estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,16,17-triol. A metabolite of estradiol and usually the predominant oestrogenic metabolite in urine. During pregnancy, large amounts of estriol are produced by the placenta. It has also been obtained from plant sources. The 16 beta-isomer has also been isolated from the urine of pregnant women. Chemical name: Estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,16,17-triol, (16alpha,17beta)- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Oestriol

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

1. Guide To Clinical Preventive Services by U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (1989)
"... oestriol and alphafetoprotein in normal and pathological pregnancies. Br J Obstet Gynecol 1980; 87:25-32. 19. Eik-Nes SH, Persson PH, ..."

2. Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: Report of the U. S. Preventive by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Herrou M, Leporrier N, Leymarie P. Screening for fetal Down syndrome with maternal serum hCG and oestriol: a prospective study. Prenat Diagn 1992:12:887-892 ..."

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