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oestrogenenUK
oes·tro·gen E0223200 (ĕs′trə-jən)n. Variant of estrogen.oestrogen (ˈiːstrədʒən; ˈɛstrə-) or estrogenn (Biochemistry) any of several steroid hormones, that are secreted chiefly by the ovaries and placenta, that induce oestrus, stimulate changes in the female reproductive organs during the oestrous cycle, and promote development of female secondary sexual characteristics[C20: from oestrus + -gen] oestrogenic, estrogenic adj ˌoestroˈgenically, ˌestroˈgenically advThesaurus| Noun | 1. | oestrogen - a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristicsestrogensex hormone, steroid hormone, steroid - any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organsDES, diethylstilbestrol, diethylstilboestrol, stilbestrol, stilboestrol - a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultryestradiol, oestradiol - the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancerestriol, oestriol - a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiencyestrone, Estronol, oestrone, theelin - a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiencyhexestrol - estrogen compound used to treat menstrual irregularities and menopausal symptoms and to prevent pregnancymestranol - a synthetic form of estrogen used in combination with a progestin in oral contraceptives |
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oestrogenenUK
oestrogen (US), estrogen any of several steroid hormones, that are secreted chiefly by the ovaries and placenta, that induce oestrus, stimulate changes in the female reproductive organs during the oestrous cycle, and promote development of female secondary sexual characteristics oestrogenenUK
es·tro·gen (es'trō-jen), Generic term for any substance, natural or synthetic, that exerts biologic effects characteristic of estrogenic hormones such as 17β-estradiol. Estrogens are formed by the ovary, placenta, testes, and possibly the adrenal cortex, as well as by certain plants; they stimulate secondary sexual characteristics, and exert systemic effects, such as growth and maturation of long bones, and are used therapeutically in any disorder attributable to estrogen deficiency or amenable to estrogen therapy, such as menstrual disorders and menopausal problems. They control the course of the menstrual cycle. Synonym(s): estrin, oestrogen [G. oistrus, -heat, estrus, + -gen, producing] oestrogen (ĕs′trə-jən)n. Variant of estrogen.oestrogen The steroid molecule which is the primary female sex hormone. It diffuses across cell membranes, and, once inside the cell, binds and activates oestrogen receptors, leading to modulation of the expression of a range of genes.
Pronunciation
Medspeak-UK: pronounced, EE stroh jenn
Medspeak-US: pronounced, ESS troh jennes·tro·gen (es'trŏ-jen) Generic term for any substance, natural or synthetic, which exerts biologic effects characteristic of estrogenic hormones; formed by the ovary, placenta, testes, and possibly the cortex of the suprarenal gland, as well as by some plants; stimulates secondary sexual characteristics and exerts systemic effects, such as growth and maturation of long bones; until recently, given after menopause or oophorectomy to prevent heart attack and prevent osteoporosis; also used to prevent or stop lactation, suppress ovulation, and palliate carcinoma of the breast and prostate.
Synonym(s): oestrogen. [G. oistrus, -heat, estrus, + -gen, producing]oestrogen One of a group of steroid sex hormones secreted mainly by the ovaries, but also by the testicles. Oestrogens bring about the development of the female secondary sexual characteristics and act on the lining of the uterus, in conjunction with progesterone, to prepare it for implantation of the fertilized OVUM. They have some ANABOLIC properties and promote bone growth. Oestrogens are used to treat ovarian insufficiency and menopausal symptoms, to limit postmenopausal OSTEOPOROSIS, to stop milk production (lactation) and to treat widespread cancers of the PROSTATE gland. They are extensively used as oral contraceptives. Brand names are Premarin and, with Norgestrel, Prempac-C.oestrogen or estrogen a hormone produced by the OVARY of the female vertebrate which maintains the female SECONDARY SEXUAL CHARACTERS and is involved in the repair of the uterine wall after menstruation (see MENSTRUAL CYCLE). It is also produced by the PLACENTA during pregnancy, and in small quantities by the ADRENAL CORTEX and the male TESTIS.es·tro·gen (es'trŏ-jen) Generic term for any substance, natural or synthetic, which exerts biologic effects characteristic of estrogenic hormones; formed by the ovary, placenta, testes, and possibly the cortex of the suprarenal gland, as well as by some plants; stimulates secondary sexual characteristics and exerts systemic effects, such as growth and maturation of long bones; also used to prevent or stop lactation, suppress ovulation, and palliate carcinoma of the breast and prostate.
Synonym(s): oestrogen. [G. oistrus, -heat, estrus, + -gen, producing]oestrogenenUK
Synonyms for oestrogennoun a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristicsSynonymsRelated Words- sex hormone
- steroid hormone
- steroid
- DES
- diethylstilbestrol
- diethylstilboestrol
- stilbestrol
- stilboestrol
- estradiol
- oestradiol
- estriol
- oestriol
- estrone
- Estronol
- oestrone
- theelin
- hexestrol
- mestranol
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