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oestriol

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oestriol [ˈiːstrɪˌɒl ˈɛstrɪ-] US, estriol
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a weak oestrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary: a synthetic form is used to treat oestrogen deficiency. Formula: C18H24O3
[from oestrin + tri- + -ol1]
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Noun1.oestriol - a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency
estriol
estrogen, oestrogen - a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
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