Estradiol Definition
ĕstrə-dīôl, -ōl, -ŏl
noun
A female sex hormone, C18H24O2, used in correcting female hormone deficiency and in the treatment of cancers in males and females.
Webster's New World
An estrogenic hormone, C18 H24 O2 , that is produced by the ovaries and is the dominant naturally occurring estrogen in women between puberty and menopause. It is used to treat menopausal symptoms and other conditions.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- oestradiol
Origin of Estradiol
estra- estrogenic hormone (from estrus) di– –ol
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
estra- estrogenic hormone (from estrus) di– –ol
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From estra(ne) + -diol.
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