Definition of Oestriol
1. Noun. A naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency.
Definition of Oestriol
1. estriol [n -S] - See also: estriol
Medical Definition of Oestriol
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(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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