oestriol

/ ˈɛstrɪ-, ˈiːstrɪˌɒl /

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of oestriol¹

C20: from _oestrin + _tri- + _-ol ¹

Example Sentences

The authors stated that their method showed “the first evidence that elevated levels of prenatal amniotic oestradiol, oestriol and oestrone are each associated with autism, with oestradiol levels being the most significant predictor of autism likelihood. . . .”

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