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estradiol
[ es-truh-dahy-awl, -ol ]
noun
- Biochemistry. an estrogenic hormone, C 18 H 24 O 2 , produced by the maturing Graafian follicle, that causes proliferation and thickening of the tissues and blood vessels of the endometrium.
- Pharmacology. a commercial form of this compound, obtained from the urine of pregnant humans and mares or synthesized, used in the treatment of estrogen deficiency and certain menopausal and postmenopausal conditions.
estradiol
/ ˌɛstrəˈdaɪɒl; ˌiːstrə- /
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Origin of estradiol1
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Example Sentences
When they get older, some adolescents may begin taking gender-affirming hormones, such as testosterone or estradiol.
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In women, there did seem to be a link between low levels of testosterone and estradiol and low bone mineral density.
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