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estrogenic

[ es-truh-jen-ik ]
/ ˌɛs trəˈdʒɛn ɪk /

adjective

Biochemistry. promoting or producing estrus.
of, relating to, or caused by estrogen.

Words nearby estrogenic

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

Origin of estrogenic

1925–30; estr(us) + -o- + -genicfor def 1; estrogen + -ic for def 2

OTHER WORDS FROM estrogenic

es·tro·gen·i·cal·ly, adverban·ti·es·tro·gen·ic, adjective
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Medicine definitions for estrogenic

estrogenic
[ ĕs′trə-jĕn′ĭk ]

adj.

Causing estrus in animals.
Having an action similar to that of an estrogen.
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