Estrone Definition
ĕstrōn
noun
A female sex hormone, C18H22O2
Webster's New World
An estrogenic hormone, C18 H22 O2 , that is secreted by the ovaries and by fatty tissue. It is the main form of estrogen in postmenopausal women.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- Estronol
- theelin
- oestrone
Other Word Forms of Estrone
Noun
Singular:
estrone
Plural:
estronesOrigin of Estrone
estr(us) –one
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
estr(us) –one
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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