oestradiol

oestradiol [ˌiːstrəˈdaɪɒl ˌɛstrə-] US, estradiol

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) the most potent oestrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary: synthesized and used to treat oestrogen deficiency and cancer of the breast. Formula: C₁₈H₂₄O₂

[from New Latin, from oestrin + di-¹ + -ol¹]

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oestradiol - the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer estradiol 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