estradiol (redirected from Estrace)

es·tra·di·ol  (str-dôl, -l, -l)

n.

An estrogenic hormone, C₁₈H₂₄O₂, produced by the ovaries and used in treating estrogen deficiency.

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[estra-, estrogenic hormone (from estrus) + di- + -ol.]

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estradiol [ˌɛstrəˈdaɪɒl ˌiːstrə-]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) the US spelling of oestradiol

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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 oestradiol 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 estrogen, oestrogen - a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics