oestrone
World English Dictionary
oestrone or (US) estrone (ˈiːstrəʊn, ˈɛstrəʊn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| a weak oestrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary and having the same medical uses as oestradiol. Formula: C18H22O2 | |
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| estrone or (US) estrone | |
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| oestrone | |
noun | |
| a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency [syn: estrone] |
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Oestrone
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