estrone

English

Alternative forms

• oestrone
• (abbreviation) E1

Etymology

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Noun

estrone (countable and uncountable, plural estrones)

1. (American spelling, biochemistry, steroids) An estrogenic hormone excreted by the ovaries; sometimes manufactured synthetically for use in cases of estrogen deficiency.

Synonyms

• theelin

Anagrams

• Ernesto, enstore, restone, retones