estrogen replacement therapy

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/ ˈɛs trə dʒən rɪˌpleɪs mənt ˌθɛr ə pi /

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noun

the administration of estrogen to alleviate symptoms of menopause and, in postmenopausal women, to protect against osteoporosis. Abbreviation: ERT

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Origin of estrogen replacement therapy

First recorded in 1955–60

Words nearby estrogen replacement therapy

estrildid, estrin, estriol, estrogen, estrogenic, estrogen replacement therapy, estrone, estropipate, estrous, estrous cycle, estrus

How to use estrogen replacement therapy in a sentence

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Yet we keep doing the cleanses, buying the meal replacement bars, and joining Weight Watchers.
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After a stint with a replacement Head Mistress went sour, R seriously considered shutting down La Domaine for good.
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I return home after several days in the hospital and start thrice weekly physical therapy.
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The campaign included a push for the World Health Organization to condemn gay-conversion therapy.
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The result would be the replacement of undesirable material with something much better.
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In serum therapy antitoxins are artificially excited into being in the blood of beasts.
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Thus far we have considered only the scientific aspects of amorphous phosphorus therapy.
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Stock had been taken, and they found they were running low on replacement parts.
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“Dig out three replacement switches—heavy-duty six-double-oh-B-nines,” said Multhaus.
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Medical definitions for estrogen replacement therapy

estrogen replacement therapy

The administration of estrogen, especially in postmenopausal women, to relieve symptoms and conditions associated with estrogen deficiency, such as hot flashes and osteoporosis.

Scientific definitions for estrogen replacement therapy

estrogen replacement therapy

The therapeutic administration of estrogen to postmenopausal women in order to reduce symptoms and signs of estrogen deficiency, such as hot flashes and osteoporosis.