oestriol

US estriol

/ (ˈiːstrɪˌɒl, ˈɛstrɪ-) /


noun
  1. a weak oestrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary: a synthetic form is used to treat oestrogen deficiency. Formula: C 18 H 24 O 3

Origin of oestriol

1
C20: from oestrin + tri- + -ol 1

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