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es·tra·di·ol
(ĕs′trə-dī′ôl′, -ōl′, -ŏl′)n.
An estrogenic hormone, C18H24O2, that is produced by the ovaries and is the dominant naturally occurring estrogen in women between puberty and menopause. It is used to treat menopausal symptoms and other conditions.
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estradiol
(ˌɛstrəˈdaɪɒl; ˌiːstrə-)n
(Biochemistry) the US spelling of oestradiol
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es•tra•di•ol
(ˌɛs trəˈdaɪ ɔl, -ɒl)n.
an estrogenic hormone, C18H24O2, produced by the maturing Graafian follicle, that causes proliferation and thickening of the tissues and blood vessels of the endometrium, used medically in the treatment of estrogen deficiency and certain menopausal conditions.
[1930–35; estra(ne) a component of estrone]
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| Noun | 1. | estradiol - the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer Loestrin - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone Lo/Ovral - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norgestrel Modicon - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone Norlestrin - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone Ovocon - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone Ovral - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norgestrel |
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es·tra·di·ol
n. estradiol, esteroide producido por los ovarios.
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estradiol
n estradiol mEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.