estrone | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology,chemistry,anatomy,medicine,biochemistry) a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency | |
Synonyms: | estronol theelin oestrone | |
Related terms: | estrogen ketosteroid trade_name | |
Similar spelling: |
estronol estrogen estrange estragon estranged estrogenic estrous estriol eyestrain Estrello Estrella esoteric Estridge ester esotropia esoterica |