Estradiol
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɛs.tɹəˈdaɪˌɔl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Estradiol is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A natural estrogenic hormone that is a phenolic alcohol estra-1,3,5-triene-3,17-diol (C₁₈H₂₄O₂) secreted chiefly by the ovaries of all vertebrates, that is a major and the most potent of the naturally occurring estrogens; the semisynthetic esterified compound is used medicinally to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A natural estrogenic hormone that is a phenolic alcohol estra-1,3,5-triene-3,17-diol (C₁₈H₂₄O₂) secreted chiefly by the ovaries of all vertebrates, that is a major and the most potent of the naturally occurring estrogens; the semisynthetic esterified compound is used medicinally to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer.
Example Sentences
Gender-affirming hormone therapy may involve testosterone for trans people assigned female at birth (AFAB) and estradiol and anti-androgens for trans people AMAB.
Word Forms
- estradiols
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oestradiol, ethinyl, ethynyl, extradiol, estriol, oestriol.
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