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estrone

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es·trone  (strn)
n.
An estrogenic hormone, C18H22O2, used primarily in the treatment of estrogen deficiency. Also called theelin.
[estr(us) + -one.]
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Noun1.estrone - a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency
Estronol, oestrone, theelin
estrogen, oestrogen - a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
ketosteroid - a steroid containing a ketone group
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The primary naturally occurring estrogens in human females are estradiol, estrone, and estriol.
Hormones & menopause revisited by Walch, Ann / New Life Journal
Sewage often contains two natural estrogens, estrone (E1) and 17-beta-estradiol (E2), as well as the synthetic estrogen 17-alpha-ethinylestradiol (EE2), used in birth-control pills and patches.
Modern treatment plants strip hormone from sewage. (Extracting ... by Harder, B. / Science News
In her book, Estrogen the Natural Way, author Nina Shandler explains that there are three types of estrogen: estradiol, estrone and estriol, arranged from strongest to weakest.
Savoring Soy by WILBORN, A.M. / E
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