Look up: Estrogen

1. estrogen
   [n] - a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
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2. Estrogen
   Estrogen: Estrogen is a female hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen deficiency can lead to osteoporosis. Estrogen therapy preparations include: esterified estrogens esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone estradiol estrogens conjugated and medroxyprogesterone estrogens conjugated The brand ...
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3. estrogen
   Synonym for oestrogen ... <endocrinology, hormone> A generic term for oestrus producing steroid compounds, the female sex hormones. ... In humans, oestrogen is formed in the ovary, possibly the adrenal cortex, the testis and the foetoplacental unit, it has various functions in both sexes. It i...
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4. estrogen
   oestrogen noun a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
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5. estrogen
   (es´trә-jen) a generic term for any of the estrus-producing compounds (female sex hormones), including estradiol, estriol, and estrone. In humans these are formed in the ovary, adrenal cortex, testis, and fetoplacental unit, and they are responsible for the development of female secondary sex characters. During the mens...
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6. estrogen
   any of a group of hormones that primarily influence the female reproductive tract in its development, maturation, and function. There are three ... [31 related articles]
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7. estrogen
   estrogen 1. A general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics. 2. A steroid hormone, produced mainly in the ovaries, that stimulates estrus and the development of female secondary sexual characteristics.
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8. Estrogen
   A hormone that is secreted mainly by the ovaries in females. Estrogen is responsible for the healthy development of the reproductive system, including the maintenance of the menstrual cycle. Estrogen also plays a key role in keeping bones strong and brain cells healthy. Broader term(s): Hormone
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9. estrogen
   estrogen (es'trujun) , any one of a group of hormones synthesized by the reproductive organs and adrenal glands in females and, in lesser quantities, in males. The estrogens cause the thickening of the lining of the uterus and vagina in the early phase of the ovulatory, or menstrual, cycle (see ...
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10. estrogen
    Type: Term Pronunciation: es′trō-jen Definitions: 1. Generic term for any substance, natural or synthetic, that exerts biologic effects characteristic of estrogenic hormones such as 17β-estradiol. Estrogens are formed by the ovary, placenta, testes, and possibly the adrenal cortex, a...
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11. Estrogen
    Estrogen is a female hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen deficiency can lead to osteoporosis.
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12. Estrogen
    A hormone that promotes the development and maintenance of female sex characteristics.
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13. Estrogen
    Female hormone Estrogen is found in large quantities in green grass and
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14. Estrogen
    Estrogen is a term describing the three most important estrogens made in the body. Estrone is produced by the ovaries, and also in body fat/muscles/skin. Estradiol is produced by the ovaries. Estradiol is biologically the weakest estrogen and is a by-product of Estrone metabolism. Estrogen is an indirect antiandrogen
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15. Estrogen
    Estrogen is a female hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen deficiency can lead to osteoporosis.
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16. estrogen
    A female sex hormone that performs many important functions in reproduction.
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17. Estrogen
    A hormone that promotes the development and maintenance of female sex characteristics.
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18. estrogen
    A type of hormone made by the body that helps develop and maintain female sex characteristics and the growth of long bones. Estrogens can also be made in the laboratory. They may be used as a type of birth control and to treat symptoms of menopause, menstrual disorders, osteoporosis, and other conditions.
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19. Estrogen
    The female hormone secreted primarily by the ovaries.
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