oestrone

Definitions of oestrone
  1. noun
    a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency
    synonyms: Estronol, estrone, theelin
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    type of:
    estrogen, oestrogen
    a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
    ketosteroid
    a steroid containing a ketone group
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