oestrone

oestrone [ˈiːstrəʊn ˈɛstrəʊn] US, estrone

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a weak oestrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary and having the same medical uses as oestradiol. Formula: C₁₈H₂₂O₂

[from oestr(us) + -one]

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oestrone - a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency estrone, Estronol, 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