estrogenic

[es-truh-jen-ik]

adjective

Biochemistry.

1. promoting or producing estrus.

2. of, relating to, or caused by estrogen.

Other Word Forms

• estrogenically adverb
• antiestrogenic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of estrogenic¹

First recorded in 1925–30; estr(us) + -o- + -genic estrogenic for def. 1; estrogen + -ic estrogenic for def. 2

Example Sentences

He went on to describe her as a “true Leo” and noted the “estrogenic force” at play at Lede.

From New York Times

But doubts about the safety of parabens were raised in the late 1990s, when research led by British molecular endocrinologist Edwin Routledge indicated they could have an estrogenic effect.

From Washington Post

Subsequent research revealed that the contraceptive activity was in good part because of that estrogenic component.

From Washington Post

What little we know about bisphenol S, a BPA substitute, is that it’s as estrogenic and toxic to embryos as its predecessor.

From The Guardian

Jones has long been promoting conspiracy theories involving government operatives and “The New World Order” using products to turn male bodies estrogenic.

From Salon