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es·trone  (strn)

n.

An estrogenic hormone, C₁₈H₂₂O₂, used primarily in the treatment of estrogen deficiency. Also called theelin.

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[estr(us) + -one.]

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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