Oestrin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈiːstɹɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oestrin is a noun meaning (biochemistry, now rare) An oestrogen, specifically oestrone.
Meaning
(biochemistry, now rare) An oestrogen, specifically oestrone.
Example Sentences
Encouraged by his friends Solly Zuckerman and J. B. S. Haldane, Bernal had obtained crystals of calciferol and the female sex hormone oestrin.
Word Forms
- oestrins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oestrone, oestradiol, oestriol, ketohydroxyestrin, oestratetraenol, estradiol.
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