estriol

n (Biochemistry) a weak oestrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary: a synthetic form is used to treat oestrogen deficiency. Formula: C18H24O3[C20: from oestrin + tri- + -ol¹]

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oestriol - a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiencyestriolestrogen, oestrogen - a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics

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(es'trē-ol), An estrogenic metabolite of estradiol, usually the predominant estrogenic metabolite found in urine (especially during pregnancy); epimers at C-16, C-17, or both, are known as 16-epiestriol, 16,17-epiestriol, and 17-epiestriol. Synonym(s): folliculin hydrate, oestriol, trihydroxyestrin

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The weakest of the three natural human oestrogens; it only appears in significant amounts during pregnancy as it is produced by the placenta from 16-OH DHEA-S, an androgen produced by the foetal liver and adrenal glands.
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Medspeak-UK: pronounced, EE stree oll
Medspeak-US: pronounced, ESS tree oll

es·tri·ol

(es'trē-ol) An estrogenic metabolite of estradiol, usually the predominant estrogenic metabolite found in urine (especially during pregnancy).
Synonym(s): oestriol.

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Estriol, an OESTROGEN used to treat infertility due to inadequate penetration of the cervical mucus by spermatozoa. A brand name is Ovestin.

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noun a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone

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