estrone
[es-trohn]
- Biochemistry. an estrogenic hormone, C18H22O2, produced by the ovarian follicles and found during pregnancy in urine and placental tissue.
- Pharmacology. a commercial form of this compound, obtained from the urine of pregnant women or synthesized from ergosterol, used in the treatment of estrogen deficiency and certain menopausal and postmenopausal conditions.
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Also estrin.
Origin of estrone
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estrone
- the usual US spelling of oestrone
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estrone
(ĕs′trōn′)- A metabolite of estradiol, commonly found in urine, having considerably less biological activity than estradiol but similar properties and uses.theelin
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