oestrogen

British  

/ ˌɛstrəˈdʒɛnɪk, ˌiːstrəˈdʒɛnɪk, ˈɛstrə-, ˌiːstrə-, ˌɛstrə-, ˈiːstrədʒən /

noun

1. 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

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Other Word Forms

• oestrogenic adjective
• oestrogenically adverb

Etymology

Origin of oestrogen

C20: from _oestrus + _-gen

Example Sentences

This minimises the amount of oestrogen absorbed by other parts of the body, but means those treatments don't relieve other symptoms like hot flushes.

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The brain, periods, skin, muscles and emotions are all affected by falling levels of oestrogen.

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As oestrogen levels become unstable, people can experience a range of symptoms, such as hot flushes, night sweats, anxiety and joint pain.

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Serious-shortage protocols that limit dispensing to three months' supply and allow specified alternative products to be supplied if necessary will remain in place for 12 HRT products, including some gels and creams containing oestrogen.

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"Tasks involving co-ordination and dexterity are more difficult when oestrogen is low and this can impact things like driving."

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